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Louis F. Dmytryk, PP-OTD, OTR/L, RT (R) (ARRT), is an experienced occupational therapy educator, clinician, and scholar with a career spanning more than three decades in healthcare and higher education. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Touro University, where he teaches, mentors student research, and contributes to program development, student advising, and faculty service initiatives.
In addition to his academic career, Dr. Dmytryk maintains an extensive clinical background. He has provided occupational therapy services across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, home care, and outpatient settings. He currently practices with Catholic Home Care, treating homebound patients with acute and chronic conditions. Earlier in his career, he worked in major healthcare systems including St. Charles Hospital and Long Beach Medical Center, where he also served as a radiologic technologist, demonstrating a unique dual expertise in both occupational therapy and medical imaging.
Clinical Specialty
Occupational therapy across acute care, inpatient and subacute rehabilitation, home care, and outpatient settings; functional cognition; neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation; electronic health records; fall prevention; adaptive equipment; radiologic imaging experience.
Education
Dr. Dmytryk earned his Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University, with a focus on college teaching in the digital age. He also holds a Master of Science in Health Science from George Washington University, a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, and an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology from Nassau Community College. His diverse educational background reflects a strong foundation in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership.
Honors and Awards
- Hofstra University Fieldwork Supervisor Award (2020)
- Catholic Health Services Living the Mission Award (2018)
- St. Charles Hospital Rebuilding Dreams Award (2010)
- Touro College Occupational Therapy Clinician Award (2005)
- NYIT Outstanding Clinical Educator (2005)
- SUNY Downstate Sigrid A. Hansen Award (1999)
Research
Agendas:
- Radiation protection procedures during video-fluoroscopic swallow studies: Guidelines for occupational therapists who participate in the medical imaging of dysphagia
Recent Publications
- Blum, J., & Dmytryk, L. F. (2026, May 28). Functional cognition in multiple sclerosis: The role of occupational therapy in managing cognitive deficits affecting instrumental activities of daily living. Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Center Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, Charlotte, NC.
- Dmytryk, L. F., & Buccinna, M. (2026, March 23). Wearable technologies to support healthy aging and occupational engagement. Touro Interdisciplinary Institute for Healthy Aging Symposium Conference Presentation.
- Dmytryk, L. F. (2025, October 26). Radiation protection for occupational therapists involved in video-fluoroscopic swallow studies for dysphagia. New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference Poster Presentation, Glen Falls, NY.
- Dmytryk, L.F. (2023, Oct 11). Occupational therapy's role in disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction. Hofstra University Faculty Research Day Poster Presentation, Hempstead, NY
- Dmytryk, L.F. (2023). Occupational therapy's role in disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction: Addressing the emergency preparedness needs of people with disabilities. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections. Retrieved November 1, 2023, from https://www.aota.org/publications/sis-quarterly/home-community-health-sis/hchsis-11-23
- Dmytryk, L.F. (2022). Entry-level occupational therapy electronic health record education model. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 7(2), 10–13.
- Akselrud, R. and Dmytryk, L.F. (2019). Bringing fieldwork to home and community-based care. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 4(4), 12–14.
- Toth-Cohen, S., Zapletal, A., and Dmytryk, L.F. (2017, Oct 28). A beginner’s guide to implementing the EMR into OT curricula: Start to finish. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Fort Worth TX.
- Zapletal, A., Dmytryk, L.F., and Toth-Cohen, S. (2017, April 1). Implementing an electronic health record: Student perceptions and lessons learned. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference Poster Presentation, Philadelphia, PA.
- Dmytryk, L.F. and DeAngelis, T.M. (2017). Awareness and use of electronic health records in entry-level occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant curricula. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 5(2), 1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1311
Professional Service
Faculty advisor to Pi Theta Epsilon (Occupational Therapy Honor Society); co-facilitator of School of Health Sciences writing sessions; search committee member; participation in student recruitment, advising, and departmental activities; member of professional organizations including the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA), the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Memberships and Affiliations
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Teaching Responsibilities
- OTHN 315 Occupations Analysis and Skills – Physical Health I
- OTHN 333 Brain, Behavior, and Occupation
- OTHN 616 Occupations Analysis and Skills – Physical Health II
- OTHN 652 Research Methods & Scholarly Mentorship I (Mentor Student Research Group)
- OTHN 653 Research Methods & Scholarly Mentorship II (Mentor Student Research Group)
