Elizabeth Jane Kloczko Wescott
Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Elizabeth Jane Kloczko Wescott
Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Elizabeth Kloczko Wescott, OTD, OTR/L received her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Scranton and her post-professional OTD from Quinnipiac University. For 11 years Elizabeth worked with the adult neurological population at NYU Langone Medical Center Rusk Rehabilitation. Elizabeth is currently a Clinical Associate Professor at Quinnipiac University primarily teaching in neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, community engagement, and capstone courses. Elizabeth works at SIGHT Multispecialty Center, an outpatient vision rehabilitation center. She has presented both locally and nationally on topics including neurological visual assessment and intervention, spinal cord injury, concussion management, neurorehabilitation, and adaptive sports. Elizabeth is a liaison for the rehabilitation, disability, and participation special interest section for ConnOTA and is actively involved as a volunteer and on the BOD with LOF Adaptive Skiers, a non-profit 501c3 organization, providing adaptive water and snow ski opportunities.
Education
- BS, University of Scranton
- MS, University of Scranton
- OTD, Quinnipiac University
Areas of Expertise
- Sports
- Interprofessional Education
- Neurorehabilitation/Neurosurgery
- Concussion Management
- Vision Rehab/Low Vision
Organization
- Occupational Therapy
Office Location
- Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 362M
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Courses
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HSC 280 Adaptive Recreation and Sports
Spring 2027 -
OTD 502L OT Service Learning
Fall 2026 -
OTD 512 Applied Neuroscience in OT Practice
Fall 2026 -
OTD 512L Applied Neuroscience in OT Practice Lab
Fall 2026 -
OTD 790 Doctoral Project Seminar
Spring 2027 -
OTM 502L OT Service Learning
Fall 2026 -
OTM 505 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Spring 2027 -
OTM 512 Applied Neuroscience in OT Practice
Fall 2026 -
OTM 512L Applied Neuroscience in OT Practice Lab
Fall 2026 -
OTM 570 Scholarly Project I
Fall 2026 -
OTM 573 Scholarly Project II
Spring 2027
Quinnipiac Today
Experience
Quinnipiac University
Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Hamden, CT
2018 - Present
Quinnipiac University
Visiting Faculty
Hamden, CT
2017 - 2018
Sacred Heart University
Adjunct Faculty
Fairfield, CT
2014 - 2017
NYU Langone Medical Center Rusk Rehabilitation
Clinical Specialist
NY, NY
2005 - 2016
Selected Publications
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Assessment and Intervention for Visual Impairments Resulting from Neurological Etiology
Elizabeth Kloczko Wescott, OTD, OTR/L; Kailene Rampone, COTA/L; Melissa Lambright, OD
ConnOTA SIS Evening CE, Farmington, CT (October 20, 2021)
Invited Speaker
Management of Spasticity: Clinical Implications and intervention in neurorehabilitation
Elizabeth Wescott, OTD, OTR/L; Erin Lampron, PT, DPT, NCS
42nd Annual Neurorehabilitation Conference Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree (November 6-7, 2021)
Invited Speaker
An Interprofessional Approach to the Assessment and Intervention of Visual Impairments with Neurological Etiology
Elizabeth Wescott, OTD, OTR/L
42nd Annual Neurorehabilitation Conference Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree (November 6-7, 2021)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Protecting Young Brains: An Advocacy Project Highlighting the Role of Occupational Therapy in Concussion Management for High School Students
Katz, R. & Wescott, E.
AOTA INSPIRE 2026, Anaheim, CA (2026)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Through Their Eyes: Enhancing Concussion Knowledge and Future Comprehensive Care through an Interprofessional Program using Standardized Patients
Wescott, E., Codispoti, E., Dellicarpini, G., Dente, J., Gallagher, B., Lawrence, M., McKinney, A., Rokhsar, J., & Yopp, I.
AOTA INSPIRE 2026, Anaheim, CA (2026)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Mind Matters: An Immersive & Interprofessional Educational Introduction to Concussion
Wescott, E., Coppola, J., Marks, E., Murphy, M., Policarpio, M., Robb, P., Tomanelli, I., Vasel, R., Welch, K.
AOTA INSPIRE 2025, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Exploring the Implications for Occupational Therapy in the Management of Students With Concussion
Wescott, E. & Barsh, S.
AOTA INSPIRE 2025, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
Conference Presentation
Improving Student Engagement Through Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Wescott, E. & Strange, V.
ITLC Lilly Conference, Asheville, North Carolina (2025)
Peer Reviewed Poster
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Concussion Management – An Interactive Learning Approach to Concussion Education Through Use of an Escape Room
Elizabeth Kloczko Wescott, OTD, OTR/L Veronica Aquino, Shannon Barkan, Laurel Dulak, Taylor Martin
AOTA INSPIRE 2024, Orlando, FL (2024)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Occupational Therapy as an Interprofessional Team Member to Support Students and Faculty in the Classroom Post-Concussion
Lauren Jameson, OTD, OTR/L & Elizabeth Kloczko Wescott, OTD, OTR/
AOTA INSPIRE 2024, Orlando, FL (2024)
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Vision: A Crucial Piece for Management of Brain Injury/Concussion
Melissa Lambright, OD, FCOVD, Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry Lauren Jameson, Kaelie Murray-Simmons, & Elizabeth Kloczko Wescott, OTD, OTR/L
Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut Annual Professional Conference, North Haven, Connecticut , Quinnipiac University (2023)
Peer Reviewed Poster
An Occupation Driven and Holistic Approach to Interprofessional Concussion Education and Management for High School and Collegiate Student Athletes
Elizabeth Kloczko Wescott, OTD, OTR/L Hannah-Jo Gassaway, MOT, OTR; June Gilhooly, MOT, OTR; Stephanie Langevin, MOT, OTR; Samantha Macejko, MOT, OTR; Emily Salisbury, MOT, OTR; Renee Saltness, MOT, OTR; Jacob Tosi, BSHS; Stephanie Vanasco, MOT, OTR
AOTA INSPIRE 2023, Kansas City, Missouri (2023)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Educational Response to Perceptions of Collegiate Athletes on Concussion Recovery and Reporting
Elizabeth Wescott, OTD, OTR/L; Gabrielle Buckman; Dayna DiMarco, MOT, OTR/L; Mackenzie Egan, MOT, OTR/L; Elena Harvey, MOT, OTR/L
AOTA INSPIRE 2022 (2022)