Ryan Steven Santoro

To continue to develop my skills in the field of Physical Therapy while implementing evidence-based practice to optimize human performance outcomes while serving honorable in the United States Army.

Professional with strong background in physical therapy, prepared to impact patient recovery and wellness. Skilled in personalized patient care, therapeutic exercise, and mobility improvement. Focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to changing needs to achieve optimal results. Reliable and effective in fostering patient progress and enhancing overall quality of life.

• CITI Training
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR Certified
• EMT Certified
• CDC STEADI Older Fall Prevention Certification
• HIPAA Certified

• Student Physical Therapist, Melville, NY
• Catholic Homecare, 25 FEB 2019 – 29 MAR 2019
• Treated patients with various medical and/or orthopedic conditions within the home environment
• Performed evaluations to assess underlying pathologies and establish a proper treatment plan
• Coordinated with other healthcare disciplines on the status and progress of each individual patient
• Established plans of care specific to each patient to ensure a steady return to their prior level of function
• Student Physical Therapist, Manhattan, NY
• NYU Langone Rusk Rehabilitation Center, 02 JAN 2019 – 22 FEB 2019
• Treated and managed patients with various neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke Patients, Patient’s with prosthetics, and Parkinson’s Disease.
• Conducted evaluations that assessed ROM, muscle strength, and neurological screens to establish an effective plan of care, unique to each patient.
• Incorporated Functional Tests and Measures to help accurately assess a patient’s risk for falls, and to further aid in developing a proper treatment plan.
• Professional Physical Therapy, 13 OCT 2018 – 14 DEC 2018
• Treated and managed patients with orthopedic conditions.
• Student Physical Therapist, Syosset, NY
• Syosset Hospital, 25 MAR 2018 – 21 MAY 2018
• Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction in patients that had just undergone orthopedic surgeries.
• Instruct patients on proper therapeutic exercise activities to facilitate recovery of surgical extremity.
• Attend weekly rounds with staff to discuss patient outcomes and interventions.
• Student Physical Therapist, East Melville, NY
• Suffolk Physical Therapy, 18 MAR 2018 – 14 MAY 2018
• Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
• Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
• Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.

• Nu Theta Gamma Fraternity, Plattsburgh, NY
• Inactive Brother/Member, 13 OCT 2011 – Present
• Treasurer: Responsible for collecting fraternal dues of Active/Inactive brothers of the fraternity, and for planning and managing fraternity’s finances
• New Member Educator: Instructed 6 new members on the values and responsibilities of being a member of Nu Theta Gamma Fraternity
• Fundraising Chair: Responsible for setting up promotional events to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis, which is our charity
• Athletic Director: Enrolled active brothers in recreational sports teams at Plattsburgh State