Riley DeRosa, MSOT

Graduate student at Seton Hall University

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

As a third-year Master of Science in Occupational Therapy student at Seton Hall University, I am passionate about empowering individuals of all ages to live meaningful and independent lives. My academic and clinical experiences have deepened my interest in acute care, neurorehabilitation, and sensory integration, while also strengthening my skills in therapeutic communication, client-centered care, and evidence-based practice. Through fieldwork, community outreach, and simulation labs, I have worked with diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorder, individuals with cerebral palsy, and older adults. These experiences have honed my ability to assess functional performance, implement creative interventions, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. I am especially motivated by opportunities to combine compassion with innovation—whether that’s through designing adaptive activities, promoting health equity, or supporting clients in achieving their goals across environments. I’m currently preparing for my Level II fieldwork and am MoCA-certified, further equipping me to assess and address cognitive needs in clinical practice. Let’s connect—I'm eager to learn from others in the field and contribute to the future of occupational therapy with purpose and dedication.

Experience

  • Community Habilitation Specialist at Yedei Chesed, Inc.
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Provide individualized support to promote independence and enhance quality of life for individuals in the community and at home. Responsibilities include: * Providing transportation to and from community activities (e.g., gym, bowling, events) * Assisting with activities of daily living, including hygiene, bathing, dressing, and meal preparation * Supporting engagement in social and recreational activities * Helping individuals build life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and cooking * Aiding with mobility within the home and community * Monitoring and reporting changes in health, behavior, or personality to families and appropriate designees * Maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive living environment * Promoting skill development and fostering independence through personalized, goal-directed care

  • Owner of Prosecco Princess at Prosecco Princess
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    I create custom and hand painted champagne and prosecco bottles for special occasions!

  • Acute Care Level IIa Fieldwork at Pascack Valley Medical Center
    Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 · 4 mos

    During this rotation, I had the opportunity to work with patients across medical–surgical, ortho, neuro, and ICU units, allowing me to refine my clinical reasoning and strengthen my ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment. I developed skills in functional evaluation, ADL retraining, discharge planning, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration while providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I

  • Level I fieldwork at The Central Park School
    Mar 2025 - Mar 2025 · 1 mo

  • Level I Fieldwork at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
    Oct 2024 - Oct 2024 · 1 mo