Dr. Stella Kandyba, PT, DPT
Education and Work Experience
Education
2008: College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), GPA 3.92, with high honors.
1996 – 2004: Long Island University, Brooklyn NY
Bachelor of Science / Master of Science in Physical Therapy (BS/MS in PT) with Psychology minor, GPA 3.34
Continuing education
Child CPR Certification
Awards Received
1996-2004: LIU Scholarship Awards;
1999-2001: Dean’s List;
2000: Dean’s Award;
2001-2004: Continuing Student Scholar’s Awards;
2001: HIAS Scholarship Award;
2001-2004: JFEW Awards.
Related Experience
Feb 2012 - present: Chance To Advance, LLC
OWNER, Physical Therapist
Home Pediatric PT for children and adolescents 0-21 years old
Nov 2005 – Nov 2012: City Pro Group, Inc.
Independent Provider Early Intervention Home PT services for children 0-3 years old
Feb 2011 – Nov 2012: Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services, Inc.
Independent Provider of Early Intervention Home PT services for children 0-3 years old
Nov 2011 – Nov 2012: Right Start, Inc.
Independent Provider of Early Intervention Home PT services for children 0-3 years old
Mar 2005 – Aug 2007: Yeled V’Yalda Early Childhood Center
Independent Provider of Early Intervention Home PT services for children 0-3 years old
School PT CPSE and CSE services for children 3-16 years old
July 2005 – Apr 2009: Lutheran Medical Center including Center for Child Development, inpatient and outpatient facilities
Center-based PT services for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Professional Memberships and Approvals
APTA, APTAnj, APTA Private Practice Section, PSI CHI International Honor Society in Psychology
NYS DOH fingerprinting and approval of an Independent PT Service Provider
NYC DOE fingerprinting and approval of an Independent Provider of Related Services for Preschool Students with Disabilities
NJ fingerprinting and approval of an Independent PT Service Provider
Skills
Excellent manual techniques, diagnostic, communication, organizational, and computer skills