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Rivka A Molinsky, OTR/L, ADAC, PhD, Professor, is the Associate Dean of Students and Innovation at the Touro University School of Health Sciences (SHS). She received both her BS and Post-Professional MA in Occupational Therapy from NYU, her PhD in International Health Educator/Practitioner from TUI, and has been a registered, licensed and practicing occupational therapist since 1992. Dr. Molinsky is focused on supporting student needs and is dedicated to finding cutting edge uses of innovative educational tools to further enhance the quality education in higher education. She is certified as an ADA Coordinator and acts as the Office of Disabilities Services Coordinator for the School of Health Sciences.
Clinical Specialty
- Technology and Innovation
- Adult rehabilitation
Education
- BS, Occupational Therapy, New York University
- MA, Post-Professional Occupational Therapy, New York University
- PhD, International Health, Educator/Practitioner, Trident University
Areas of Expertise
Cognitive rehabilitation, adult rehabilitation
Research
Cultural impact on health and behavior risk factors; Technology in higher education; Inter-professional education
Publications
- Waldman-Levi, A., Friedman, Z., Falk-Kessler, J., Halperin, L., Gordon-Handler, L., Akselrud, R., & Molinsky, R. (2026). Jewish Students’ Experiences of Antisemitism in Higher Education Settings and Daily Occupations. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 46 (3), 493-500. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492251344525
- Waldman-Levi, A., Akselrud, R., Friedman, Z., Halperin, L., Leiser, S. K., & Molinsky, R. (2025). Addressing the Needs of Jewish Clients and Students Through a Trauma-Informed Approach. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 13 (1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2343
- Waldman-Levi, A., Friedman, Z., Akselrud, R., Gordon-Handler, L., Halperin, L., Isenberg, A. S., Molinsky, R., & Falk-Kessler, J. (2025). Hear Their Voices: The Lived Experience & Occupational Engagement of On-Campus Jewish Students. AOTA Inspire 2025 Abstracts, American Journal of Occupational Therapy. AOTA Inspire 2025, 79 (Supplement 2), 7911500245p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.79S2-PO237
- Horbacewicz, J., & Molinsky, R. (2024). Promoting Interprofessional Collaboration-Related Competencies in Students From Seven Health Professions. Journal of Allied Health, 53 (1), 19-24. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/shs_pubs/313
- Horbacewicz, J., Molinsky, R., & Orentlicher, M. L. (2024). From I to We: The Evolution of Individual Students From Seven Health Professions Programs to a Functioning Interprofessional Team. Journal of Allied Health, 53 (4), 253–262. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/shs_pubs/359
- Molinsky, R. (2021, March 8). Can you make your grad school application stand out? Yes! [Workshop]. Olami JHealth Pre-Health Society.
- Weiner, S. S., Garcia, R. K., & Molinsky, R. (2020). Influence of Experience, Stress and Screen Angle on Muscle Activity and Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Student Tablet Users. The XXXIInd Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, 15–16.
