Scott Lageson
New London
Summary
Results-driven Physical Therapist Assistant with over 34 years expertise in orthopedic and geriatric therapy. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to significant improvements in patient mobility and rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Nelson Clinic and Rehabilition Care
Willmar
10.2020 - Current
- Multi-specialty clinic specializing in outpatient Physical Therapy in conjunction with Chiropractic Care.
- Outpatient Orthopedics
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and documented treatment outcomes accurately.
- Skills acquired or used at this facility include
- Cervical/ Lumbar traction
- Softwave Therapy/ Class 4 Laser Threrapy
- Active Release Technique
- Neurokinetic Therapy
- KT Taping techniques
Physical Therapist Assistant
Bethesda
Willmar
04.2012 - 09.2020
- Facilitated therapeutic exercises and mobility/ balance training for Inpatients.
- Monitored patient progress and documented treatment outcomes accurately.
- Instrumental in developing outpatient physical therapy clinic within skilled nursing facility.
- Performed a multitude of therapies including: aquatics, Outpatient/ Inpatient orthopedic therapy, prosthetics/ orthotic training, Big and Loud program.
Physical Therapist Assistant
West Central Physical Therapy
Benson
04.1999 - 04.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to coordinate care for each patient between Swift County Hospital, Appleton Hospital, and Appleton Nursing Facility.
- Skilled Nursing facility functional exercises, balance / mobility training, post-surgical treatments medical, ortho, neuro patients.
- Hospital post surgical therapy patients
- Outpatient clinic orthopedics
- Home Health
Physical Therapist Assistant
St Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud
01.1990 - 03.1999
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility training In patient setting on Orthopedic/Neurological Floor.
- Treated a multitude of ortho/ neuro trauma patients, joint replacement surgical patients, neurosurgical patients, Pediatrics
Combat Medic (corpsman)
US Navy
01.1987 - 01.1995
- Active duty and reserve duty as a medic and Physical Therapy tech
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Mary's
Minneapolis, MN05-1990
Skills
- Orthopedics
- Soft tissue release techniques
- Therapeutic exercise
- Prosthetic training
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Functional improvement
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Adaptive equipment training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Patient education
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified
References
- Summer Erdmann DPT (651)398-6957
- Lauran Schroeder DPT (402) 942-4108
- James H Nelson DC (320) 295-3027
- Larry Lohn (320) 894-4559
- Kirstin Bergman PT (320) 292-9827
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Nelson Clinic and Rehabilition Care
10.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Bethesda
04.2012 - 09.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
West Central Physical Therapy
04.1999 - 04.2012
Physical Therapist Assistant
St Cloud Hospital
01.1990 - 03.1999
Combat Medic (corpsman)
US Navy
01.1987 - 01.1995
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Mary's