NHC Physical Therapist obtains Specialist in Geriatric Certification

Licensed Physical Therapist, Courtney Smith, recently obtained the designation of Specialist in Geriatrics Certification. Certification is achieved through successful completion of a standardized online application and examination process. Coordination of the program is provided by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).
“This is a tremendous accomplishment for Courtney and will greatly benefit our patients,” NHC Smithville Administrator, Clint Hall said. “Courtney is a professional in every sense of the word. She is already an accomplished physical therapist, but she continues to seek education and experiences that help her serve her patients in a better way. Across the United States, there are only a limited number of therapists who have obtained this specialization and we are honored to have her serving our patients at NHC Smithville.”
Specialty Certifications assist the public and health care community in identifying therapists with expertise in a particular field and are devoted to addressing the unique needs of the people with whom they work. This is a special designation that is very competitive and highly coveted.
“Continuous improvement and continuous education are very important to me and our leadership team at NHC Smithville,” Smith said. “I have challenged each of our therapists to pursue development of their professional and leadership skills so we can better meet our patient’s needs. Obtaining this specialty was a challenge, but well worth the effort. Having a sense of personal accomplishment, while also benefiting our patients was my goal all along, and I am grateful for the support from my family, friends, and colleagues.”
Courtney Smith has been a Physical Therapist at NHC Smithville since 2011 and currently serves as the Director of Rehabilitation Services. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) in 2011. She also completed her undergraduate degree from UTC in 2009. Courtney and her husband Matt have one child and reside in Lebanon, TN.
NHC Smithville offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative care and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, workers compensation, managed care, and private funds. The inpatient healthcare center offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to adults of all ages on a short-term and continuing care basis. NHC Smithville’s outpatient clinic offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. For more information about NHC Smithville, visit www.nhcsmithville.com or call (615) 597-4284.