103- Cardiopulmonary applied to all settings with Dr. Suzanne Greenwalt

May 11, 2023

💭 “ All PTs are cardiopulmonary PTs. All patients have a heart and lungs. We can’t ignore what is happening in someone’s cardiopulmonary system. ” - Dr. Suzanne Greenwalt

👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Suzanne Greenwalt PT, DPT, CCS, GCS. Suzanne is a physical therapist with over 20 years of practice in acute care, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation. She is passionate about working with the geriatric population and advocating for their highest level of care. Obtained Geriatric Clinical Specialist and Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist Certifications. Currently the Coordinator for the Geriatric Residency Program and a staff physical therapist for National HealthCare Corporation. Also an Associate Professor at Belmont University and Director of Clinical Education in the School of Physical Therapy, adjunct faculty at A.T. Still University, and Associate Faculty at Western KY University. Creates and presents continuing education courses for rehabilitation professionals interested in the areas of geriatrics, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and most recently, COVID-19. Working towards a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration and Education to advance a career in healthcare leadership.

📚You will learn about:

▪️ Suzanne's story and career

▪️ Why all PT’s are cardiopulmonary PT’s

▪️ The importance of vital sign monitoring

▪️ Addressing cardiopulmonary comorbidities

▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers

▪️ How to become successful in Physical Therapy

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