At a key transition point in their studies, occupational therapy students across all USAHS campuses participate in a meaningful ritual, witnessed by family and friends. The OT pinning ceremony marks the end of the classroom portion of their studies and the beginning of their fieldwork. For Residential MOT and OTD students, this happens in their fourth term, and for Flex, in the seventh term.
A longstanding tradition in OT practice, the pin celebrates the diversity of practice areas, the client-centered nature of our practice and the values of our profession.
“It’s an opportunity for faculty to acknowledge our students’ transition from classroom learning to clinical learning,” says Mary Zadnik, ScD, MEd, OTR/L, director of the entry-level OT programs on Read more
DPT, Nova Southeastern University
Master of PT, Nova Southeastern University
Research Interests
Pediatrics
Neurology
Neuro-developmental treatment clinician in the management and treatment of children with cerebral palsy and other neuro-motor disorders
Areas of Expertise
Neurologic DisorderPediatrics
BACKGROUND
Dr. Rossniel Marinas is a bilingual (English/Spanish) physical therapist with more than 10 years of clinical experience. His areas of expertise are pediatrics and neurology.
Dr. Marinas has provided physical therapy services to children in a variety of clinical settings including prescribed pediatric extended care, home health, and private clinics. His work with adults includes neurological disorders in hospital, sub-acute, and long-term care settings.
Dr. Marinas has more than six years of experience as a clinical instructor in pediatric, sub-acute, and long-term settings. He also has teaching experience as an adjunct instructor
