Todd J. Levy, MS, OTR/L, CBIST
Areas of expertise: Pediatric stroke, Rett syndrome, BPAN, Cerebral palsy, Clinical research, Hand transplantation, Brain injury, Neurodevelopmental disabilities
Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
About Todd J. Levy, MS, OTR/L, CBIST
Todd J. Levy, MS, OTR/L, CBIST-AP is a clinical specialist in occupational therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he has practiced for over 20 years. He leads OT services in CHOP’s multidisciplinary clinics for Rett syndrome, pediatric stroke, and BPAN. Mr. Levy is the principal investigator of an ongoing Phase II clinical trial evaluating environmental enrichment combined with trofinetide for Rett syndrome. His work focuses on developing new interventions and translating neuroscience and rehabilitation research into clinical practice, including implementing an intensive therapy program for hemiparesis called Camp All Hands on Deck.
He contributed to the development of an interdisciplinary certification in advanced neurorehabilitation practice. He enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and led rehabilitation planning for the first successful bilateral hand transplant in a child.
Titles
Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy
Certifications
Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainers (CBIST)
Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Awards and Honors
2023, Outstanding alumni award for contributions to the field of OT, Washington University School of Medicine
2021, Member Spotlight, Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists
2021, Member Spotlight, Pediatric Networking Group, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2019-2023, Service Commendations, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2015, Occupational Therapist of The Year, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Leadership and Memberships
2019-present, Advanced Practice Committee, Board of Governors, Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists
2019-present, International Pediatric Stroke Organization
Editorial and Academic Positions
2025-present, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Kid Stroke Connections Newsletter, International Pediatric Stroke Organization
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Psychology - Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Graduate Degree
MS in Occupational Therapy - Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Additional Training
Certified/Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Publications
PubMed
Books
Chapters
Duff SV, Levy T. (2012). Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Upper Extremity. ASHT Test Prep for the CHT Exam. American Society of Hand Therapists. Chicago, Ill.