Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Work-Life Balance
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline
Bo Syrotiak

Bo Syrotiak

Occupational Therapist
Mission Viejo,Wielkopolska

Summary

To promote vegan plant-based culture and create better conditions for farmed animals in Poland and other countries across the world

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Servicare Therapy
09.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated interventions with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend the best treatment for individual patients.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.

Occupational Therapist

Guiding Hands
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided outpatient addiction recovery services
  • Consulted with members of interdisciplinary team to implement best treatment methods
  • Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve their ability to think, learn and memorize.

Instructor

University Of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Wellness and Health Promotion
  • Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.

Occupational Therapist

Interstate Rehab
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Provided interventions and treatments to patients with upper extremity injuries.
  • Recommended interventions to promote health and wellness.
  • Meticulously reviewed charts and referrals to determine and implement best treatment methods.

Director of Rehabilitation

MileStone Healthcare
04.2014 - 01.2020
  • Occupational therapist and leadership role in acute care and outpatient services, led a team of occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology professionals
  • Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

Occupational Therapist

Sunrise Rehab
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • Per diem position as an independent contractor in home health
  • Provided clinical services to clients with various physical, mental and emotional impairments.
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.

Occupational Therapist

Accent Care
10.2011 - 04.2014
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Occupational Therapist

Preferred Healthcare
04.2009 - 04.2014
  • Provided inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy interventions to improve patient abilities to live independent lives.
  • Recommended adaptive equipment to use in-home to maximize home safety.
  • Consulted with interprofessional team members to implement best treatment methods to achieve patient-oriented goals.

Occupational Therapist

AOHTC
04.2008 - 04.2014
  • Per diem occupational therapist in provided outpatient hand therapy services
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.

Occupational Therapist

St. Joseph Hospital
04.2008 - 04.2010
  • Occupational therapist in acute care in orthopedic, pulmonary, cardiovascular, intensive care unit, observation unit, oncology, and definitive observation unit
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.

Yoga Instructor

Self-employeed
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
  • Created and managed social media page to promote class schedule, pricing and other information.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.

Marketing Assistant

Singapore Airlines Cargo
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Reviewed and created marketing materials to promote SIngapore Airlines cargo services.
  • Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets to aid marketing management.
  • Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.

Education

PhD - Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman’s University, USA
08.2021

MS - Occupational Therapy

California State University Dominguez, USA
08.2007

MA - Business Administration

Viadrina Europe University Frankfurt
08.1998

BA - Business Administration

Viadrina Europe University Frankfurt
08.1998

Skills

  • Director of an interprofessional team of 35 professionals at Anaheim Regional Medical Center from 2014-2020
  • Hired and retained about 20 new therapy staff members from 2014-2020
  • Represented rehabilitation professionals during executive-level meetings from 2014-2020
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills with patients and care team members from 2008-present
  • Promotes health and wellness of hospital workers and therapy clients through interventions and consultations

Accomplishments

  • OT California State License, # OT9987 2008 – current
  • Advance Practice in Hand Therapy 2011 - current

Affiliations

Occupational Therapy Honors and Awards Pi Theta Epsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter Occupational Therapy Honor Society, California State Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, February 25, 2006-present

Certification

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist: 2008-present
  • National Board of California Occupational Therapy Certification: 2008-present
  • Basic LIfe Support: 2008-present
  • Yoga teacher certification: 2003-present

Work-Life Balance

Able to find peace and relaxation through doing photography that captures important moments between people, animals, and nature

Additional Information

A plant-based vegan with passion for promoting plant-based vegan lifestyle for better personal health, animal welfare, and the future of our planet

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Russian
Limited Working

Timeline

Occupational Therapist - Servicare Therapy
09.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist - Guiding Hands
09.2022 - Current
Instructor - University Of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
12.2021 - 12.2022
Occupational Therapist - Interstate Rehab
02.2020 - 10.2020
Director of Rehabilitation - MileStone Healthcare
04.2014 - 01.2020
Occupational Therapist - Sunrise Rehab
04.2012 - 04.2014
Occupational Therapist - Accent Care
10.2011 - 04.2014
Occupational Therapist - Preferred Healthcare
04.2009 - 04.2014
Occupational Therapist - AOHTC
04.2008 - 04.2014
Occupational Therapist - St. Joseph Hospital
04.2008 - 04.2010
Yoga Instructor - Self-employeed
01.2003 - 01.2005
Marketing Assistant - Singapore Airlines Cargo
01.2001 - 01.2003
Texas Woman’s University - PhD, Occupational Therapy
California State University Dominguez - MS, Occupational Therapy
Viadrina Europe University Frankfurt - MA, Business Administration
Viadrina Europe University Frankfurt - BA, Business Administration
Bo SyrotiakOccupational Therapist