Greta Schoneman has been an Instructor in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program since 2018. She earned her Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Riverland Community College and continued her education by earning her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Pima Medical Institute. In 2023, she earned her Master of Science degree in Sports and Health Sciences from American Public University.
Her clinical background covers a wide range of settings including Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), inpatient and outpatient clinics, pediatrics, and home health. Ms. Schoneman has received certifications as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) in 2012 through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor in 2013, Certified Metronome Instructor in 2014, and HawkGrips IASTM level 1 provider in 2021. She also has several certifications in Parkinson’s disease treatments including Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG therapist in 2014, Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR!) in 2016, and Rock Steady Boxing Coach in 2015.
Along with being a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, Ms. Schoneman is active on campus. She serves as a mentor for Clarkson College PTA students and as a member of numerous committees including the Faculty Senate and Student Support Committe, and also serves on the Advisory Board for the PTA department.
Clarkson College Faculty Senate Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee, Spring 2019
Make every day count. When teaching students in the class or treating patients out in the field, I strive to do my best and encourage all those that I am serving to do the same to achieve their best outcomes towards their goals!
PTA 111 - Clinical Readiness
PTA 246 - Clinical Practicum III
PTA 122 - Therapeutic Modalities lab
PTA 215 - Therapeutic Exercise II lab
Research Study: "Knocking Down Parkinson’s Disease: Regaining Strength, Balance, and Mobility through Community-Based Programs to Increase Independence and Quality of Life" American Public University, Charles Town, WV: October 2023.
“The Science and Practice of LSVT BIG” Guest Speaker Clarkson College PTA 330: Advanced Neurological and Cardiopulmonary Interventions On-Campus Experience (OCE), Omaha, NE: April 2019.
"Rock Steady Boxing" Presenter at Annual Iowa Parkinson's Disease Conference: Just Keep Swimmin!, West Des Moines, IA: June 2016.