Whitney Smith

Whitney Smith, OT, was born and raised in Illinois and moved to Washington in 2023. She received her Bachelors in Occupational Science and Masters in Occupational Therapy from Saint Louis University in Missouri. As an OT, Whitney appreciates utilizing a patient-centered approach to assist with maximizing patient’s functional independence to engage in the activities they want and need to do. Whitney enjoys the relational aspect of her job. When she is not educating patients on the purpose of therapy, you can find her chatting and laughing with them. Whitney mainly treats orthopedic injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow in the outpatient rehabilitation clinic. She additionally treats patients in the acute care setting, assessing patients’ ability to engage in their activities of daily living (ADLs), while collaborating with the interprofessional team to ensure an appropriate and safe discharge from the hospital.

Outside of work Whitney enjoys exploring her new home in the PNW through hikes, paddle boarding, and trying to spot an orca for the first time. She values her faith, family, and friends.