Suzanne Greenwalt
Program Chair & Associate Professor
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
PhD William Carey University; DPT A.T. Still University Health Sciences Center; MPT (Physical Therapy) St. Louis University; BS (Exercise Science) St. Louis University
Location: McWhorter Hall 347
615-460-6733suzanne.greenwalt@belmont.edu
Biography
Dr. Greenwalt has been a physical therapist since 2002 and worked in a variety of practice settings, including acute care, outpatient rehab, and skilled nursing facilities. She has worked with National HealthCare Corporation since 2008 in several roles – staff physical therapist, rehabilitation director, mentor, and educator. Dr. Greenwalt is a Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist and was the first physical therapist in TN to have this certification. She is also a Geriatric Clinical Specialist. Her areas of interest in patient care are cardiopulmonary conditions, geriatrics, and inpatient care.
Dr. Greenwalt has been a faculty member at Belmont since 2013. Her teaching responsibilities include Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, Pharmacotherapeutics, and Clinical Education. She has been a leader in interprofessional education across campus, assisted with admissions and interview days, and, in the past, served as the Director of Education. In 2024, Dr. Greenwalt was promoted to the School of Physical Therapy Chair.
Interprofessional Education
Cardiopulmonary Comorbidities in the Older Adult Population
American Physical Therapy Association: Geriatric
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Acute care section member, Education section member
Tennessee Physical Therapy Association
Dahlgren L., Gibbs D., Greenwalt S., & Hahn L. (2024). "Interprofessionalism in Higher Education and Research." In M. Pizzi & M. Amir (Ed.), Interprofessional Perspectives for Community Practice. SLACK Incorporated.
Greenwalt, S., Addison, L., Bauer, K., Bresnahan, C., Oothouht, E., Poynter, A. Effect of the GoKnee Intervention on Knee Range of Motion, Pain, and Functional Mobility after Total Knee Arthroplasty. OALib. 2021;08: 1-12. http://doi:10.4236/oalib.1107999
Greenwalt, S., Bogue, E., Bologna, A., Bowden, M. A., Goode, L. Y. and Wolfe, R. (2019). Accuracy of the iPhysioMeter Heart Rate Monitoring Application. Open Access Library Journal, 6, e5210. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1105210.
Dahlgren, L., Gibbs, D., Greenwalt, S., Hahn, L. and Dietrich, M.S. (2018) Getting it Right from the Start: An Interprofessional Orientation Experience for Graduate Health Sciences Students, Evaluating Attitudes toward Role. Open Access Library Journal, 5: e4460. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104460
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
Greenwalt S & Brown R. Interprofessional Poverty Simulation Changes Students’ Attitudes toward Interprofessional Health Care Teams.
- Platform Presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 15, 2024, Boston, MA.
Greenwalt S., Bosse, K., Harris, H., Haslam, P., Hewson, E., Jackson, B., Jones, A., Kingery, O., Shikles, A., & Vieau, C. Impact of COVID-19 on DPT Clinical Education.
- Poster Presentation at Educational Leadership Conference, October 28, 2022, Milwaukee, WI
Greenwalt S, Addison L, Bauer K, Bresnahan C, Oothout E, Poynter A. Impact of the GoKnee Intervention on Knee Range of Motion (ROM), Pain, and Functional Mobility Post Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).
- Virtual Poster Presentation at Tennessee Physical Therapy Association State Meeting; October 2020; Nashville, TN.
Greenwalt, S., Dearolph, E., Doniz, S., Ely, L., and Flott, A. The Effect of an Educational Program in Assisting Caregivers with Transition of Patients from the Palliative Care Unit to Home
- Poster Presentation at Tennessee Physical Therapy Association State Meeting, April 2017, Nashville, TN
- Poster Presentation at International Lilly Conference, November 2016, Miami, OH
Greenwalt, S., Cronin, G., Spruell, K., and Stallard, L. Effect of Dual-Task on Gait Velocity in Geriatric Subjects with Mild-Moderate Cognitive Decline.
- Poster Presentation at Tennessee Physical Therapy Association State Meeting, April 2016, Nashville, TN.
- Poster Presentation at Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference II, July 2016, Indianapolis, IN
Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations:
Guest Speaker at TPTA State Meeting, October 14, 2023
- Are you prepared to be in it for the long haul? An overview of long-haul COVID-19 and rehabilitation implications, 2.0 hours
Guest Speaker at TPTA State Meeting, April 9, 2016
- Physical Therapy Management of Chronic Diseases: COPD & CHF, 2.75 hours
Guest Speaker at TPTA State Meeting, April 9, 2016
- Changes to the Systems of the Body with Aging and Their Clinical Implications, 2.0 hours
Guest Speaker at TPTA State Meeting, March 28, 2014
- Managing Dementia – Overview, Assessment, and Treatment Considerations, 2.0 hours
Guest Speaker, Nashville TPTA District Meeting, January 14, 2014
- Managing Dementia – Overview, Assessment and Treatment Considerations, 5 hours
Guest Speaker, South Central TPTA Meeting, December 4, 2012
- Cardiopulmonary Treatment Considerations for the Geriatric Patient, 5 hours
Guest Speaker, TPTA Spring Meeting, March 30, 2012
- Overview of Aging, 0 hours (co-presenter)
- Motor Learning in the Older Adult, 0 hours (co-presenter)
Guest Lecturer, Burn Rehabilitation, 4.0 hours
- Volunteer State University PTA program, February 3, 2004 and February 2, 2005
- Tennessee State University PT Program April 2005
Guest Speaker, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Issues for the Pulmonary Patient
- Middle TN Chapter of the TN Society for Respiratory Care, 2003 Summer Seminar, July 18, 2003
Continuing Education Workshops Developed and Presented:
Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation Considerations for Older Adults, 3.0 hours
- Colibri Healthcare, St. Louis, MO, February 13, 2024
Leadership During Crisis: Lessons from COVID-19, 1.0 hour
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, June 24, 2021
Aging: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean? 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, March 8, 2021
COVID-19 in the Geriatric Patient, 1.0 hour
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, June 24, 2020
COVID-19 Geriatric Post-Acute Considerations, 1.0 hour
- APTA Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, April 2020
Cardiopulmonary Comorbidities in the Older Adult, 5.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, January 14, 2020
Evaluating and Treating COPD…. Because if you can’t breathe, nothing else matters, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, January 13, 2020
Let’s be heart smart and figure out CHF! 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, January 13, 2020
Pharmacological Interventions for Prevention of CVAs, 1.0 hour
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, August 20, 2018
Exercise, Physical Activity, Aerobic Capacity and Endurance in Older Adults, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, August 20, 2018
Depression, Cognitive Changes, and Dementia in Older Adults, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, May 1, 2018
Impaired Joint Mobility, Muscle Performance, Motor Control and Posture in Older Adults, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, April 30, 2018
Ambulation, Balance, & Falls in Older Adults, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, April 30, 2018
Cardiopulmonary Patient Care - Cardiothoracic Surgical Interventions and Support Interventions, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, July 13, 2017
Cardiopulmonary Patient Care Part 4: Rehabilitation Assessment & Intervention, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, July 13, 2017
Cardiopulmonary Patient Care: Cardiac Conditions – Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Tests and Procedures, and Treatments, 4.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, July 12, 2017
Cardiopulmonary Patient Care: Pulmonary Conditions – Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Tests and Procedures, and Treatment, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, July 12, 2017
Pharmacology for the Rehab Professional: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medications, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, June 22, 2016
Pharmacology for the Rehab Professional: Drugs Impacting the Central Nervous System, 4.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, June 22, 2016
Pharmacology for the Rehab Professional: Pain, Arthritis, Bone Mineralization, and Endocrine Drugs, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, June 23, 2016
Assessment and Treatment of Cardiopulmonary Conditions, 6.0 hours
- Summit Professional Education, Huntsville, AL, November 9, 2015
- Summit Professional Education, Birmingham, AL, November 8, 2015
- Summit Professional Education, Phoenix, AZ, December 14, 2014
- Summit Professional Education, Tucson, AZ, December 13, 2014
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Considerations for the Geriatric Patient, 7.0 hours
- National HealthCare Corporation Geriatric Residency Program, Gallatin, TN, October 16-17, 2017
- National HealthCare Corporation Geriatric Residency Program, Nashville, TN, June 29, 2017
- National HealthCare Corporation Geriatric Residency Program, Columbia, SC, October 26, 2015
- National HealthCare Corporation Geriatric Residency Program, Murfreesboro, TN, September 28, 2015
- National HealthCare Corporation Geriatric Residency Program, Knoxville, TN, June 22, 2013
- Belmont University School of Physical Therapy, October 20, 2012
- National HealthCare Corporation, Geriatric Residency Program, Greenwood, SC, May 9, 2012
Changes to the Systems of the Body with Aging and Their Clinical Implications, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, October 19, 2015
COPD: An Overview of Signs, Symptoms, Assessment & Management, 3.0 hours
- Belmont University School of Physical Therapy and National HealthCare Corporation, August 19, 2015
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, June 27, 2014
- Belmont University School of Physical Therapy and National HealthCare Corporation, April 9, 2014
Understanding Congestive Heart Failure: A Review of Pathology, Treatment and Management of the Disease, 3.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, December 17, 2014
Cardiopulmonary Considerations for the Geriatric Patient, 5.0 hours
- Home CEU Connection, Plano, TX, June 26, 2014
Therapy Interventions for the Patient with COPD, 1.0 hour
- Belmont University School of Physical Therapy and National HealthCare Corporation, April 9, 2014
Cardiopulmonary Status in the Geriatric Patient: An Overview of Anatomy, Normal Aging, Pathology and Treatment, 4.0 hours
- Belmont University School of Physical Therapy and National HealthCare Corporation, January 24, 2014
Common Comorbidities for the Geriatric Patient, 3.0 hours (co-organizer and presenter)
- National HealthCare Corporation, Geriatric Residency Program, Greenwood, SC, May 10, 2012