
Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNT
Occupational Therapist

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About me
Associate Professor at USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Education

University of Florida
-Master's degree Health Science in Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
-Bachelor's degree Health Science in Occupational Therapy
University of Florida
-Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Rehabilitation Science
Experience

Associated Health Focus
Jan 1992 - Jan 1993Occupational Therapist
Cross Country Healthcare
Jan 1993 - Jan 1997Occupational Therapist
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Jan 1995 - Jan 1997Occupational Therapist
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Children's Hospital
Jan 1997 - Jan 1999Occupational Therapist
Parents And Children Together
Jan 1997 - Jan 1999Occupational TherapistEarly Intervention Program

Duke Children's Hospital
Jan 1999 - Jan 2001Occupational Therapist
Shands Teaching Hospital And Clinics, Inc.
Jan 2001 - Jan 2004Occupational Therapist
University of Florida Department of Occupational Therapy
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005Adjunct Instructor
Washington University Occupational Therapy Program
Jan 2005 - Jan 2005Adjunct Instructor
Washington University Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
Jan 2007 - Jan 2020Neurobehavioral Assessment for Infants in Research Studies
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Jan 2007 - Jan 2010Staff ScientistDepartment of Pediatrics

Washington University Occupational Therapy Program
Jan 2010 - nowAdjunct Professor
Jan 2020 - nowAssistant Professor (tenure-track)
Jan 2013 - Jan 2020Assistant Professor (research track)
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013Instructor
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

Brown Center for At-Risk Infants and Children, Brown University
Jan 2014 - nowNICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS) Trainer
Education Resources, Inc.
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019FacultyDeveloped/Taught Continuing Education Course: Assessment and Intervention with the High-risk Infant in the NICU and During the Transition to Home

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Jan 2020 - nowAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Pediatrics and Neonatology (courtesy joint appointment)

USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Jan 2020 - nowAssociate Professor
Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist
California Occupational Therapy LicenseJan 2019
Certified Advanced Course on General Movement Assessment
General Movement TrustJan 2015
Certified General Movement Assessment Examiner
General Movement TrustJan 2014
NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale, Certified Trainer
Brown Center for At-Risk ChildrenJan 2013
Neonatal Oral Motor Assessment Scale, Certified Trainer
NOMAS® InternationalJan 2008
Certified NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale Examiner
Brown Center for At-Risk ChildrenJan 2007
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Missouri Occupational Therapy LicenseJan 2005
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Nevada Occupational Therapy LicenseJan 1995
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Florida Occupational Therapy LicenseJan 1992
Neonatal Therapy Certification
Neonatal Therapy Certification Board™Jan 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTUniversity of Florida Outstanding Alumni Community Impact - Nov 2023
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTHonorary Member Pi Theta Epsilon Honorary Society 2023
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTImpact Award National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy 2021
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTInnovation Award National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy 2021
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTNeonatal Therapist of the Decade National Association of Neonatal Therapists 2020
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTMentor Award Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) Program, University of Missouri at St. Louis 2019
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTA. Jean Ayres Award American Occupational Therapy Foundation 2018
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTPatricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation - 2018
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTResearch Excellence Award National Association of Neonatal Therapists 2017
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTParticipant LAUNCH Leadership Program, National Association of Neonatal Therapists 2016
- Awarded to Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNTPioneer in Neonatal Therapy (Nominee) National Association of Neonatal Therapists 2014
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