Emilee N Sasser, MOT
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Education

OTD

2022, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The University of Mississippi Medical Center

BS

2018, Exercise Science
Mississippi College

Biographical Sketch

I am originally from a small town in south Mississippi. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and pets. I married my high-school sweetheart. We enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling, which we hope to do more of soon.

I completed my bachelor's degree in 2018 and went on to further my education in occupational therapy, completing my doctorate in 2022. My practice experience is primarily with the pediatric population. My passion is working with children with disabilities, and I have hopes to specialize in feeding and swallowing within this setting. I also have experience with working in outpatient adult and hospital settings. This past academic year, I have had the privilege of providing volunteer services to those adults and children in need at the ULM Occupational Therapy Clinic. I have always had a desire to serve and help others, and I find that to be one of the most fulfilling aspects of the profession of occupational therapy. I enjoy teaching others about the profession that I love, and it is an honor to be able to do that at ULM.

Licensure & Certification

Licensed Occupational Therapist, Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure. (May 2024 - Present)

Credentialed as an Occupational Therapist, NBCOT. (July 2022 - Present)

Licensed Occupational Therapist, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (July 2022 - Present)

Research Interests

Feeding & Swallowing

Mental Health

Pediatric Feeding Difficulties

Primitive Reflexes

Recent Publications

Sasser, E. N., French, K., LeCompte, A., Slade, C. C., Queen, J. The Perceived Impact of Direct Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Mental Health Status. Monroe: Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration.

Research Grants

Sasser, E. (Co-Principal), Showers, J. (Co-Principal), "Enhancing OT Services for Feeding Difficulties" (Funded), Sponsored By Opportunity Fund, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $10,735.50. (November 2023 - Present).

Showers, J. (Principal), Johnson, B. (Supporting), Sasser, E. (Supporting), Smith, A. (Supporting), "Occupational Therapy Services for Children with Feeding Difficulties" (Not Funded), Sponsored By Living Well Foundation, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $. (April 2023 - Present).

Courses Taught

OCCT 5040KINESIOLOGY CONTEXT ACTIVITY, 2 course(s)

OCCT 5070OT METHODS AND APP LAB, 1 course(s)

OCCT 5080APPLIED REASONING AND THEORY, 1 course(s)

OCCT 5090EBP AND BEST PRACTICES, 1 course(s)

OCCT 5110OCCT THERAPY ASSESSMENT, 1 course(s)

OCCT 5130APPLIED OT RESEARCH I-SEMINAR, 2 course(s)

OCCT 5140PSYCHOSOCIAL OT, 2 course(s)

OCCT 5160OBP CHILD, 2 course(s)

OCCT 5170APPLIED OT RESEARCH II, 3 course(s)

OCCT 5180MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, 2 course(s)

OCCT 5190OT PRACTICE PSYCH, 2 course(s)

OCCT 5200OT PRACTICE CHILD, 1 course(s)

OCCT 5215LEVEL I ADULT & PED FIELDWORK, 1 course(s)

Emilee N Sasser, MOT Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy