Meet the Therapist: Nicholas Giampetruzzi on 17 Years of Caring for Kids at Connecticut Children’s

Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT, has been a key member of Connecticut Children’s occupational and physical therapy team for over 17 years. Today, he is the Assistant Manager of Occupational and Physical Therapy and sees patients in Farmington and Danbury.

What does a day at Connecticut Children’s look like for you?

One of the things that I love about my job is that no day or week is exactly the same. There are a variety of responsibilities that fluctuate within a given time period that give me the opportunity to work with so many great and talented people. A day may include team member recruitment and onboarding, professional development, working with the team on quality improvement or research initiatives, engaging with current or potential community partners, monitoring workflows and department finances.

Why did you decide to become a physical therapist? 

Throughout my early education extending into high school, I always enjoyed math and science. So when it became time to start thinking about what I would do post high school, my parents encouraged me to learn more about careers that involved those interests. One of the areas I explored was medicine, and after shadowing a physical therapist, I had the feeling that this would be the fit for me. I believed it would give me the opportunity to combine my interest in medicine, my desire to help people, and my passion for sports.