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Cathie Smith

Acting Head, Physical Therapy Program
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Education:

B.S. University of Tennessee at Memphis
M.Ed. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Ph.D. University of Tennessee at Knoxville P.C.S.
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist (A.B.P.T.S.)

Specialty Teaching Area:

Pediatric Neurorehabilitation, Human Growth and Development

Clinical Experience:

  • C.I., T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Supervisor, Siskin Rehabilitation Foundation, Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Private Practice and Pediatric Consultant to St. Vincent Rehabilitation Center, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, W.I.
  • Hospital of Light, Bonne Fin, Haiti, W.I.
  • Pediatric Therapist, Dispensory of Light, Haiti, W.I.
  • Physical Therapist, Providence Hospital, Columbia, S.C.
  • Physical Therapist, Siskin Rehabilitation Foundation
  • Pediatric Physical Therapist, Chattanooga City School System, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Awards:

1999 UTC CHHS: Outstanding Community Service Award 1999
AWONN Johnson & Johnson Mother-Baby Investigator of the Year Award

Special Interests:

International clinical work
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Hobbies:

Enjoys outdoor activities, especially hiking