Frank Czuba, DrOT, OTR/L
Title: Associate Professor
Office Location: G137
Office Hours:
Phone: 708-534-6977 ext. 6977
College: College of Health and Human Services
Department(s):
Expertise
Education
University of Illinois-Chicago, BS, Occupational Therapy, 1993
Governors State University, DrOT, 2017
Biography
Frank Czuba, DrOT, OTR/L, is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Governors State University. With more than 25 years of clinical, leadership, and educational experience, he teaches courses focused on clinical reasoning, leadership, rehabilitation practice, and professional development. His professional background includes acute care, post-acute rehabilitation, home health, community practice, and international healthcare experience in Australia. Dr. Czuba's scholarly and professional interests include interprofessional education, leadership development, rehabilitation outcomes, psychosocial practice, and community-based occupational therapy. He is committed to preparing future occupational therapists to become compassionate clinicians, effective leaders, and lifelong learners.
Scholarship
Czuba, F., Cheng, K.W. (2026). Patterns and Correlates of Cannabis, Electronic Cigarettes, and Tobacco Use Among Illinois Adolescents. Discover Public Health. Submitted for publication.
Czuba, F., Harshaw, J. (2025). Direct Access and Differential Diagnosis: A New Era for Illinois Occupational Therapy Practitioners. Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Communique.
Czuba, F., Sain, K., Burke, B., Carr, M., Lending, D. (2024). Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in the Delivery of Trauma-Informed Services to Hospital-Based Clients. Journal of Applied Disciplines.
Czuba, F., Schranz, C., Burley, N., Dermer, S., Mejta, C., Mayer, C. (2023). Development and Implementation of Substance Use Training for Allied and Behavioral Health Professionals. Addressing the Epidemic and Improving the Outcomes. Journal of Allied Health. Vol. 53, No. 3.
Czuba, F., Burd, M., Richman, N., Barnes, A., Barnes, L., Ellison, J., Richert, J. (2023). A Call to Action: Occupational Therapy as Effective Healthcare Leaders and Managers. Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Communique.
Czuba, F. (2023). Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. AGORA, the Governors State University Newsletter.