Denise Crowley, OTD, OTR/L, BCG
- Clinical Specialist Professor for Physical Rehabilitation
Department: Occupational Therapy
Office: Monmouth University Graduate Center 238
Phone: 732-923-4612
Email: dcrowley@monmouth.edu
Dr. Crowley’s occupational roles include mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, mentor, educator, and occupational therapist.
Dr. Crowley earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University. She has worked in geriatric occupational therapy in multiple care settings, including acute and sub-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, and home-care. Dr. Crowley has pursued continuing education throughout her clinical career through varied coursework, obtaining specialized certifications in osteoporosis, Parkinson’s, dementia, posture remediation, and functional movement to provide evidence-based interventions for older adults. Dr. Crowley has presented at both state and national conferences on a variety of geriatric occupational therapy topics promoting restoration of function and health and wellness for the geriatric population.
Dr. Crowley continued her lifelong learning returning to Thomas Jefferson University to earn her doctorate in 2021. Her capstone and scholarship focused on occupational therapy management of osteoporosis. Dr. Crowley earned her Board Certification in Geriatrics, given by the American Occupational Therapy Association in 2019. She has served as a fieldwork educator, new graduate mentor, and most recently, a geriatric fellowship mentor. Her passion for teaching and training has inspired her to pursue a career in academia. Dr. Crowley is excited to work with the occupational therapy faculty to develop the Monmouth University doctoral program.
Dr. Crowley enjoys the beach, shopping, reading, traveling, and outdoor activities in her leisure time. She and her husband spend their weekends as sports parents, enjoying watching her twins participate in multiple sports and activities. Dr. Crowley’s greatest gifts are her children, family, and friends.
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
Research Interests
Current Research and Scholarship Interests:
Productive Aging
Aging in Place
Rehabilitation and Disability
Health and Wellness
Presentations
Dementia care for improved participation in daily occupations. Short Course. NJOTA conference, South Orange, N.J.
Crowley, D. R. & Stark, J. (2019, April).Applying the AOTA practice Guidelines to strength training for improved participation in daily occupations. Poster Presentation. Presented at AOTA Conference, New Orleans, La.
Crowley, D. R., & Stark, J. (2018, October). Dementia workshop: Applying the AOTA Practice Guidelines to strength training for improved participation in daily occupations. Presented at NJOTA conference. Kean University. Union, N.J.
Crowley, D.R. (2017, October). Dementia workshop: Strength training for the dementia client. NJOTA Conference. East Windsor, N. J.
Crowley, D.R. (2016, October). Osteoporosis Workshop. Presented at New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association. Stockton University. Galloway, N.J.
Crowley, D.R. (2015, October). Osteoporosis Workshop. Presented at New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association. Seton Hall University. South Orange, N.J.
Hoffman, P. Lawson, M., & Crowley, D. R., (2015, October). Quarterbacking and Offense Against Dementia: Strategies for Evaluation, Treatment, and Compliant Documentation. Presented at Centrix Rehab, Minneapolis, MS.
Hoffman, P., Lawson, M., Crowley, D. R., Sabo, J., & Eng, J. (2015, May). Quarterbacking and
Offense Against Dementia: Strategies for Evaluation, Treatment, and Compliant Documentation. Presented at Fox Rehab, Cherry Hill, N.J. Professional Associations
Professional Activities and Memberships/Certifications
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
Registered, National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists
Licensee, New Jersey State Board of Occupational Therapy
Certified, American Occupational Therapy Association Clinical Fieldwork Educator
Certified, Dementia Care Specialist
Certified, Parkinson’s LSVT BIG trainer
Certified, Posture Specialist
Educator, American Bone Health Peer Educator
Courses
Recently Taught Classes
2024 Fall
- Clinical Medicine – OTD 507
- Community Practice: Health Promotion and Wellness – OTD 509
- Movement in Occupation – OTD 506
- Movement in Occupation Laboratory – OTD 506L
- Principles of Practice I Laboratory: Therapeutic Use of Self and Groups Dynamics – OTD 505L
- Principles of Practice I: Therapeutic Use of Self and Group Dynamics – OTD 505
2024 Summer E
- Quality Improvement in Occupational Therapy Service Delivery – OTD 703
2024 Summer C
- Current Issues in Practice: Adulthood and Aging – OTD 602
- Current Issues in Practice: Adulthood and Aging Lab – OTD 602L
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy – OTD 601
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy Lab – OTD 601L
2024 Spring
- Cognition Across the Lifespan – OTD 512
- Cognition Across the Lifespan Laboratory – OTD 512L
- Contemporary Social Issues in Practice, Justice and Occupation – OTD 513
2023 Fall
- Clinical Medicine – OTD 507
- Community Practice: Health Promotion and Wellness – OTD 509
- Movement in Occupation – OTD 506
- Movement in Occupation Laboratory – OTD 506L
- Population Health – OTD 510
- Principles of Practice I Laboratory: Therapeutic Use of Self and Groups Dynamics – OTD 505L
- Principles of Practice I: Therapeutic Use of Self and Group Dynamics – OTD 505
2023 Summer C
- Current Issues in Practice: Adulthood and Aging – OTD 602
- Current Issues in Practice: Adulthood and Aging Lab – OTD 602L
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy – OTD 601
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy Lab – OTD 601L
2023 Spring
2022 Fall
- Clinical Medicine – OTD 507
- Movement in Occupation – OTD 506
- Movement in Occupation Laboratory – OTD 506L
2022 Summer C
- Current Issues in Practice: Adulthood and Aging – OTD 602
- Current Issues in Practice: Adulthood and Aging Lab – OTD 602L
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy – OTD 601
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy Lab – OTD 601L
2022 Spring
- Cognition Across the Lifespan – OTD 512
- Cognition Across the Lifespan Laboratory – OTD 512L
- Contemporary Social Issues in Practice, Justice and Occupation – OTD 513
2021 Fall
Frequently Taught Classes
- Clinical Medicine (OTD 507)
- Cognition Across the Lifespan (OTD 512)
- Cognition Across the Lifespan Laboratory (OTD 512L)
- Community Practice: Health Promotion and Wellness (OTD 509)
- Contemporary Social Issues in Practice, Justice and Occupation (OTD 513)
- Current Issues in Practice: Adulthood and Aging (OTD 602)
- Current Issues in Practice: Adulthood and Aging Lab (OTD 602L)
- Movement in Occupation (OTD 506)
- Movement in Occupation Laboratory (OTD 506L)
- Population Health (OTD 510)
- Principles of Practice I Laboratory: Therapeutic Use of Self and Groups Dynamics (OTD 505L)
- Principles of Practice I: Therapeutic Use of Self and Group Dynamics (OTD 505)
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy (OTD 601)
- Principles of Practice III: Adult Occupational Therapy Lab (OTD 601L)