N. Beth Collier, PT, DPT, EdD
N. Beth Collier, PT, DPT, EdD is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of Postprofessional Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at Mercer University. She completed her professional physical therapy education at Georgia State University and her Ed.D. in interdisciplinary leadership at Creighton University. She is a Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Collier has practiced clinically in a variety of settings and in academia for nearly 15 years. Her research interests include developing skills of leadership and learning in healthcare providers and she has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Collier is a life-long instrumental musician and appreciates the perspective that music training and experience has provided in her life. She views the humanities as an opportunity to reflect on life and one’s unique perspective. The humanities provide a safe space to explore and share a diversity of life experience and reconcile the natural presence of ambiguity.