Megan Hill, OTD, OTR/L

Megan Hill, OTD, OTR/L

Visiting Clinical Instructor I

mhill38@uca.edu

Doyne 327

(501) 852-7872

Dr. Megan Hill is a Visiting Clinical Instructor in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at the University of Central Arkansas.  She primarily teaches foundational first-year courses, equipping students with the core clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and professional values essential for their doctoral journey.  She also serves as the faculty advisor for the University of Central Arkansas chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE), the national occupational therapy honor society.

Dr. Hill is the founder and active director of Swimming Without Limits, an ongoing, inclusive adaptive swim program in Saline County created in partnership with Benton Parks and Recreation.  Awarded the 2021 Therapeutic Recreation Program of the Year by the Arkansas Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA), the program continues to empower children with disabilities through practical aquatic skills, self-confidence, lifelong occupational participation, and peer connection.

Education

  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)-University of Central Arkansas, 2021
  • Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education (K-12)-Henderson State University, 2017

Certifications & Specializations

  • Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS)

Clinical & Research Interests

  • Adult Neurorehabilitation:  Stroke recovery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Orthopedics, and Spinal Cord Injury
  • Pediatric Community-Based Programming