Stephanie Capito
Professional Physical Therapy and Hand Therapy
Commack,NY
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
To obtain a full-time Occupational Therapist position where I can apply my clinical knowledge and hands-on experience to promote functional independence, meaningful participation, and improved quality of life for individuals across diverse populations.
Work History
Level II Fieldwork Student
3 Months- Provided hands-on occupational therapy interventions for patients with upper extremity injuries and conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, CMC osteoarthritis, fractures, and ligament repairs.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans to improve upper extremity range of motion, strength, coordination, functional use, and independence with daily activities.
- Performed clinical assessments, including goniometric measurements, range of motion testing, and functional observations to monitor patient progress and guide treatment interventions.
- Gained experience with therapeutic exercise, activity modification, patient education, edema management, and splinting interventions to promote healing and restore functional use of the upper extremity.
- Completed clinical documentation, including daily treatment notes and assessments, while developing clinical reasoning skills to evaluate patient progress and modify interventions based on individual needs.
Level I Fieldwork Student
3 Months- Planned and implemented individualized occupational therapy treatment sessions for preschool-aged children with developmental disabilities, targeting fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, motor planning, and activities of daily living.
- Independently prepared and led 30-minute individual treatment sessions, incorporating therapeutic activities, sensory-based interventions, and play-based approaches to address individualized goals.
- Developed and adapted therapeutic activities using tools such as swings, trampolines, theratputty, tongs, scissors, and prewriting tasks to promote fine motor coordination, bilateral integration, and body awareness.
- Completed occupational therapy evaluations, clinical observations, progress monitoring, and daily documentation to assess functional performance and support individualized treatment planning.
- Created a teacher in-service on fine motor busy boxes, providing classroom-friendly activities and strategies to support students' fine motor development and participation.
Physical Therapy Aide
2 Years 4 Months- Assist physical therapists with patient exercises, treatments, and activities to support rehabilitation progress.
- Maintained clean and organized treatment areas, prepared equipment, and documented patient progress.
- Provide direct patient care by guiding exercises and ensuring safety during therapy sessions.
Level I Fieldwork Student
- Collaborated with OT faculty to assess and simulate driving performance using adaptive technologies and evidence-based screening tools.
- Gained hands-on experience addressing cognitive, visual, and motor demands of driving, and observed strategies to promote safety and independence in community mobility.
Level I Fieldwork Student
1 Month- Assisted in implementing sensory-motor and social skill-based interventions for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in a structured gym setting.
- Developed rapport with clients and contributed to the planning and facilitation of group activities that supported participation, regulation, and skill acquisition.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Concentration in Public Health, Minor in Honors and Psychology
- Summa Cum Laude
- Dean’s List | Silver Medal of Excellence
- GPA: 3.94
Skills
Rehabilitation interventions
Fine motor development
Sensory interventions
Hand therapy
Sensory evaluation
Goniometric assessment
Patient education
Therapeutic exercise
Clinical documentation
Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) – OTR
- - Certification Number: 560618
- New York State Occupational Therapy License – Pending
Accomplishments
- Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society | 2025 - Present
- Student Occupational Therapy Association, Sacred Heart University | 2024-2025
- Historian
- Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity Club | 2024-2025
Timeline
Level II Fieldwork Student
Professional Physical Therapy and Hand Therapy
04.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Level I Fieldwork Student
ACDS Preschool
01.2026 - 04.2026Read More
Level I Fieldwork Student
Sacred Heart University Driving Simulator
07.2025 - 07.2025Read More
Level I Fieldwork Student
Autism Health & Fitness Center
02.2025 - 03.2025Read More
Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers
09.2023 - 01.2026Read More
Sacred Heart University
Master of Science from Occupational Therapy
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Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science from Health Science, Concentration in Public Health, Minor in Honors and Psychology
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