Johana Rios Ortegon
Edmonton
Summary
Occupational Therapist with an MSc in Neuroscience and current PhD studies in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Alberta. Over 10 years of combined research and clinical experience, with strong skills in quantitative and qualitative methods, data collection, and participant coordination. Experienced in conducting assessments, semi-structured interviews, and systematic reviews, with a focus on rehabilitation, assistive technology, and neuroscience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant – ENGAGE Project
University of Alberta
Edmonton
08.2025 - Current
- Commitment: ~1 hr/week
- Conduct assessments with children (5–14 years old) with neurodevelopmental conditions and their parents.
- Administer questionnaire-based assessments on therapeutic goals, functional abilities, motivation, quality of life, participation, and family demographics.
- Conduct semi-structured interviews with parents, children, and therapists virtually, using Zoom.
Research Assistant –Tech4Play & Wellbeing Research
University of Alberta
Edmonton
11.2023 - Current
- Commitment: ~1 hr/week.
- Conduct standardized assessments and collect quantitative/qualitative data in rehabilitation and assistive technology projects.
- Supported VR- and AR-based interventions in therapy contexts and assessed cognitive functions in older adults in long-term care.
- Ensured accurate and organized data entry, reporting, and participant records.
Research Assistant – Assistive Technology Lab
University of Alberta
Edmonton
09.2023 - Current
- Commitment: ~1 hr/week.
- Conducted systematic and scoping reviews, synthesizing findings for publication.
- Prepared and submitted ethics and grant applications.
- Conducted semi-structured interviews and contributed to protocol development.
- Managed participant data using Excel, Covidence, and other tools.
Research Assistant – Mitacs/WCHRI CRISP Project
Mitacs
Edmonton
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented play-based interventions using brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) with children with disabilities.
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with clinicians, caregivers, and children.
- Contributed to protocol development, data collection, and interdisciplinary meetings.
Undergraduate Professor
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bogota
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised and evaluated OT students during clinical internships.
- Facilitated feedback and strategies to strengthen assessment and intervention plans.
Occupational Therapist
Hospital Universitario Nacional
Bogota
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Assessed and treated adult patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and mental health conditions in ICU, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
- Acted as main OT for outpatient services.
Education
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia11-2020
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia09-2015
Ph.D. - Rehabilitation Science
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Microsoft office
- Literature reviews
- Database research
- Zotero proficiency
- Ethics application
- Data management
- Assessment development
- Conference participation
- Scientific writing
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Assistant – ENGAGE Project
University of Alberta
08.2025 - Current
Research Assistant – Mitacs/WCHRI CRISP Project
Mitacs
05.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant –Tech4Play & Wellbeing Research
University of Alberta
11.2023 - Current
Research Assistant – Assistive Technology Lab
University of Alberta
09.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Professor
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
07.2022 - 06.2023
Occupational Therapist
Hospital Universitario Nacional
07.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Ph.D. - Rehabilitation Science
University of Alberta
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