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Scott attended The University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he earned a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science with a sports medicine concentration. In addition, he earned a minor in sport coaching in 2007. Directly after graduation he continued his education at Western Carolina University where he earned a Master of Physical Therapy degree. He is currently a Staff Physical Therapist at the Hendersonville PT office. He enjoys playing sports, traveling, spending time outdoors and time with his family.

Education

  • M.P.T., Master Physical Therapy, Western Carolina University College of Health and Human Sciences Department of Physical Therapy, August 2009
  • B.S., Cum Laude: Exercise and Sport Science, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, May 2007

Experience

  • Physical Therapist: EmergeOrtho: Blue Ridge Division 800 Fleming St., Hendersonville, North Carolina. March 2010 - Present

Clinical Rotations

  • Orthopedics
    • Carolina West Sports Medicine: Cullowhee/Sylva, NC, October 2009
    • Southeastern Fitness and Rehabilitation: Asheville, NC, June – July 2009
    • Sports Plus (Clemson Sports Medicine): Belmont, NC, May 2008
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation
    • Carolinas Rehabilitation: Mt. Holly, NC April-June 2009
    • Acute Care- Moses Cone Hospital: Greensboro, NC August 2008
    • Skilled Nursing Facility- The Laurels at Summit Ridge: Asheville, NC January 2009

Licenses & Certifications

  • State of North Carolina Physical Therapist License – November 2009-Present
  • CPR, AED and First Aid certified for adults and children (American Red Cross)

Research Experience

Participated in 1 year long research study group completed under the direction of James R Scifers, DScPT, PT, SCS, LAT, ATC. The research study was presented at the 2009 WCU Graduate Research Symposium. Western Athletic Knee Scale (WAKS) 2009: Reliability of an Assessment Tool for Knee Injuries in the General and Athletic Populations. Study completed through Western Carolina University Department of Physical Therapy,Cullowhee, NC 2008-2009.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association – 2008-present
  • North Carolina Physical Therapy Chapter – 2008-present
  • Mountain District Physical Therapy Chapter Sports Physical Therapy Special Interest Section- 2008-present