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Beth Collier PT, DPT, EdD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Director of PT Postprofessional Education, Mercer University

Professional Summary

Education & Training

Mercer University
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

Mercer University
Fellowship, Education of Physical Therapists

Mercer University
Residency, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Creighton University
Doctor of Education, 2021

Georgia State University
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2009

University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2006

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Fellow

About Beth Collier, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Beth Collier, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a Clinical Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Therapy and serves as Director of Postprofessional Education for Mercer University. She has experience practicing in hospital-based and private outpatient clinics.

Dr. Collier's teaching responsibilities include gross anatomy, applied anatomy, movement science, physical therapy examination and intervention in the entry-level and orthopaedic residency, and fellowship in manual physical therapy programs.

Her research addresses components of clinical reasoning and decision-making, patient outcomes, and persistent pain. She has presented locally and nationally in these areas.

Dr. Collier is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), APTA Georgia, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. She currently serves in leadership roles in state and national professional organizations.