Nicholas Ramos
Freeport
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with experience at Northwell Health STARS, skilled in implementing targeted exercise programs and enhancing patient mobility. Proficient in Graston IASTM techniques and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Committed to fostering patient independence through personalized rehabilitation strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Northwell Health STARS
10.2011 - Current
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Implemented patient safety protocols
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
@Home Physical Therapy
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after orthopedic surgery.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY09-2011
Skills
- Strength & Conditioning targeted exercise guidance
- Active Manual Techniques Soft Tissue Mobilization $ PROM
- Advance Training in Kinesio-Taping
- Advance Training in Blood Flow Restriction
- Graston IASTM certifed
- 2025 STARS Clinical Sports Mentorship Program training
Certification
GTS
Timeline
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
@Home Physical Therapy
11.2018 - 03.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Northwell Health STARS
10.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Nassau Community College