Tammy Stephens, OTR/L, SCSS
Tamara "Tammy" Stephens, OTR/L, SCSS, is an Occupational Therapist in the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute's Department of Occupational Therapy.
- Languages Spoken: English
Professional Bio
Stephens has worked in the area of pediatric school based occupational therapy for 36 years. Stephens has worked in a residential and school-based facility in South Dakota and has been with the Munroe-Meyer Institute since 2002 serving students in the Omaha Public Schools ages 3-21. Her particular area of interest is assisting students with the transition to adulthood, helping them become independent and successful adults. She serves as the MMI representative on the Metro Region Transition Team. Stephens received her Specialty Certification in School Systems in 2016. She also serves as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students as well as a mentor for our Occupational Therapy Fellowship Program. She has presented both locally and nationally.
Focus Areas
- School-based occupational therapy.
- Transition to adulthood.
Research
- Presented at the 2026 American Occupational Therapy Association Conference on how occupational therapy can support students with disabilities as they transition to adulthood.
Honors
- UNMC Silver U Award, 2017.
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