Lauren Schaefer

Lauren Schaefer is an experienced occupational therapist currently working at Country Hills Post Acute, Grossmont Post Acute Care, San Diego Post-Acute, and Specialized Therapy Services, Inc. since August 2024, with prior experience at Functional Integrated Therapeutic Services between March 2020 and September 2022. Lauren's background includes serving as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the San Diego Unified School District from March 2014 to March 2020, where responsibilities included implementing Individual Education Plan (IEP) tasks for children with Autism and contributing to the development of IEP goals. Additionally, Lauren completed Level IIB Fieldwork at Poway Healthcare Center and California Children's Services, along with a student internship at the SDSU Adaptive Fitness Clinic. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from San Diego State University.