Nickolas J. Larson
San Diego,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Developmental & Rehabilitation Volunteer
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California
03.2025 - Current
- Observed treatments in various Intensive Care Units, including the NICU, PICU, and CVICU.
- Assisted PTs by safely transporting children to and from sessions, engaging children in game-like activities, and maintaining a clean environment.
Physical Therapist Aide
San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center
San Diego, California
02.2024 - Current
- Guided 50+ patients per week through various exercises in an outpatient orthopedic clinic.
- Administered various modalities, prepared treatment areas, and maintained patient records.
- Observed PTs and gained insight into evaluations, manual therapy techniques, and progressive exercise programming.
Adaptive Fitness Volunteer
San Diego State University Adaptive Fitness Clinic
San Diego, California
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted clients through various exercise programs.
- Worked with different orthopedic, neurological, and developmental conditions, such as amputees, those with cerebral palsy, stroke survivors, and spinal cord injury.
- Manually stretched clients, safely transferred them to and from tables, and facilitated movements without compromising range of motion.
International Pre-Physical Therapy Intern
Therapy Abroad
Chiang Mai, Thailand
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Worked with children who had developmental challenges and high-tone conditions.
- Designed and led a gross-motor activity and assisted in aqua-therapy sessions.
Human Anatomy Intern
San Diego State University
San Diego, California
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught human anatomy to undergraduates via lab rotations.
- Gained hands-on experience with human cadavers, bones, and other anatomical specimens.
- Helped set up, clean up, and proctor five lab practicals.
Treasurer
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter SDSU
San Diego, California
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed a budget exceeding $150,000.
- Organized both social and philanthropic events where proceeds were donated to various cancer foundations.
- Managed two fraternity-owned houses and developed fiscal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology with Emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2026
Skills
- Therapeutic Exercise Assistance
- Manual Stretching & ROM
- Transfers
- Laboratory Instruction
- Patient Communication & Team Collaboration
- Time Management & Patience
Timeline
Adaptive Fitness Volunteer
San Diego State University Adaptive Fitness Clinic
06.2026 - 08.2026
International Pre-Physical Therapy Intern
Therapy Abroad
05.2025 - 06.2025
Inpatient Developmental & Rehabilitation Volunteer
Rady Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Human Anatomy Intern
San Diego State University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Physical Therapist Aide
San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Treasurer
Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter SDSU
06.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology with Emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy
San Diego State University