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College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
Assistant Professor
310-243-2082
dswiatek@csudh.edu
BA Journalism, University of Nebraska at Omaha
BS Occupational Therapy, Creighton University
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University
Daniel Swiatek, OTD, OTR/L, is an assistant professor in occupational therapy at 好色先生, Dominguez Hills. Dr. Swiatek previously held the position as MSOT Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.聽 With over 25 years clinical experience as an occupational therapist, Dr. Swiatek has practiced in acute, skilled nursing, and home health settings. His expertise areas include clinical operations and management, geriatrics, and addressing health care inequalities in gender minority populations.聽聽
When Dr. Swiatek held the position as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Dr. Swiatek's scholarship of integration was addressed through the relationships established with interprofessional colleagues (Fieldwork Educators) such as directors of rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy practitioners, as well as other professionals. Dr. Swiatek's scholarship of application was built into his role of mentor and advisor to ensure the most successful fieldwork experience for CSUDH MSOT students.聽 His scholarship of discovery is reflected in his writings and research addressing health care inequalities among marginalized, underserved populations which have appeared in OT Practice, The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, and the Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.