Tatum Hopper

Lead two different student research teams Mentor students in research design, literature review, data collection, and scholarly writing. Oversee timelines, deliverables, and IRB-aligned procedures.

Adjunct Professor & Research Team Lead - Northern Arizona University, OTD Program - Phoenix, AZ

(2024-01)

• Lead two different student research teams
• Mentor students in research design, literature review, data collection, and scholarly writing.
• Oversee timelines, deliverables, and IRB-aligned procedures.
• Support students in preparing conference submissions, including an accepted AOTA 2026 poster.

Clinical Instructor - HonorHealth Neuroscience Institute - Phoenix, AZ

(2023-01)

• Provide clinical instruction for Level I and II OT students in adult neuro outpatient care.
• Facilitate student development in evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication.

Occupational Therapist - HonorHealth Neuroscience Institute - Phoenix, AZ

(2022-12)

Adult Neuro Outpatient Therapy

• Deliver evidence-based neurorehabilitation for adults with stroke, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, neuromuscular disorders, and other neurological conditions.
• Perform comprehensive cognitive, visual-perceptual, and functional assessments to guide individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate interventions targeting ADLs, IADLs, motor recovery, executive functioning, and community reintegration.
• Serve as an active member of the Neuromuscular Disorder and Multiple Sclerosis Multidisciplinary Clinics, collaborating with neurologists, PT, SLP, nutritionist, Neuropsychologist and LMSW.
• Provide clinical instruction and mentorship to Level I and Level II OT students.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on compensatory strategies, safety, and long-term self-management.
• Document progress using EPIC with emphasis on measurable outcomes.

Occupational Therapist - Ashley Clyde LLC

(2022-09 - 2022-11)

Home Health

• Delivered in-home OT services for adults with neurological, orthopedic, and chronic conditions.
• Conducted home safety assessments and recommended environmental modifications.
• Developed patient-centered treatment plans addressing ADLs, mobility, and caregiver training.
• Coordinated care with interdisciplinary home-health teams.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Northern Arizona University (2022-05) Phoenix, AZ

B.S. - Care, Health & Society - University of Arizona (2018-05) Tucson, AZ