Kimberly Shurtleff, MS OTR/L, BCPR, CHT
Assistant Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
School
School of Occupational Therapy
Department
School of Occupational Therapy
Office Location
MBMT 129B
Manchester
Office Phone Office Phone: 603.314.1776
About
Kimberly Shurtleff, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CHT, serves as the assistant academic fieldwork coordinator in the School of Occupational Therapy at the MCPHS Manchester campus. She has been with the university since 2018, initially joining as an adjunct instructor.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Shurtleff has worked in acute rehabilitation, hand therapy, and ergonomic consulting. As a certified hand therapist and board-certified specialist in physical rehabilitation, she has treated a wide range of adult diagnoses, bringing a wealth of practical knowledge to her teaching.
Shurtleff is also actively involved in professional leadership as a member of the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board. Committed to preparing the next generation of practitioners, she focuses on guiding occupational therapy students through diverse clinical experiences, fostering professional growth through meaningful fieldwork placements and mentorship.
Education
- Graduate certificate in Health Professions Education, University of Kansas Medical Center (anticipated graduation May 2027)
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate, University of Kansas Medical Center (anticipated date of graduation May 2027)
- MSOT, University of New England
- BS, University of New England
Research Interests
- Service learning in OT education
- Fieldwork practice
- Mindfulness-based interventions in hand therapy
- Occupation-based treatment interventions in upper extremity rehabilitation
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American Occupational Therapy Association
WebsiteNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
WebsiteAmerican Society of Hand Therapists
WebsiteEducation
- Graduate certificate in Health Professions Education, University of Kansas Medical Center (anticipated graduation May 2027)
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate, University of Kansas Medical Center (anticipated date of graduation May 2027)
- MSOT, University of New England
- BS, University of New England
Research Interests
- Service learning in OT education
- Fieldwork practice
- Mindfulness-based interventions in hand therapy
- Occupation-based treatment interventions in upper extremity rehabilitation
Programs
Publications
- Shurtleff, K. (March 24, 2025). Mindfulness-based interventions for traumatic upper extremity injuries. [Poster presentation for IFSSH/IFSHT Triennial Congress and accepted for AOTA Inspire 2025, Philadelphia, PA]
- Freeman, O., Desimone, A. & Shurtleff, K. Developing a community-based mental health level Is: Nontraditional fieldworks that integrate partnerships, faculty-led supervision, and curriculum. [Short course for AOTA Inspire 2024, Orlando, FL- accepted]
- Desimone, A., Freeman, O., & Shurtleff, K. (October 14th, 2023). Developing Community Based Mental Health Level Is: Nontraditional fieldworks that integrate partnerships in educational and community settings. [Poster presentation for NHOTA annual meeting]. Manchester, NH.
- 2022 Presidents’ Community Partnership Award – Campus Compact Recipient
- CMC Outpatient Occupational Therapy Department and MCPHS
Additional Affiliations
- New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
- AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation
- New England Occupational Therapy Education Council
- Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist