Physical Therapy Faculty and Staff
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Faculty
Nancy Fell
PT
PhD
UC Foundation Professor, Department Head, Interim Department Head, Occupational Therapy, Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Emeritus
203-H Mapp Building
Stephanie Eton
PT
DPT
Assistant Professor of Practice, Director of Residency Education, Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, LSVT BIG certified
205-D Mapp Building
Matthew Grubb
PT
DPT
ATC
MS
Associate Professor of Practice, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
205-F Mapp Building
June Hanks
PT
DPT
PhD
Associate Professor and Director of Anatomy Laboratory, Certified Dry Needling, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Wound Specialist- Retired
207 Mapp Building
David Levine
PT
DPT
PhD
MPH
Professor, Walter M. Cline Chair of Excellence, Catherine Worthingham Fellow, UTAA Distinguished Service Professor, Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Emeritus, Cert. Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, Cert. Dry Needling
203-G Mapp Building
Derek Liuzzo
PT
DPT
PhD
MBA
Assistant Professor, Assistant Program Director
210 Mapp Building
Betsy Myers
PT
MPT
DHS
MHS
Associate Professor, Pro Bono Clinic Director, Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certification in Dry Needling
203-B Mapp Building
Carolyn Blair Padalino
PT
DPT
Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor of Practice, Cert. Integrative Dry Needling, Cert. Selective Functional Movement Assessment L1, Cert. Functional Movement Screen L2, Cert. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
206 Mapp Building
Ashley Schilling
PT
DPT
PCS
Assistant Professor; Sharon Vanderbilt Professor of Physical Therapy, Pediatrics; Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
205-B Mapp Building
Frank Tudini
PT
DSc
Associate Professor, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Emeritus, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
209 Mapp Building
Associated Faculty
Associated Faculty
Rachel Grubb
PT
DPT
Associated Faculty, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Jessica Hackathorne
PhD
OTR/L
MOT
Associate Professor, Program Director
205-H Mapp Building
Taylor Kozell
OTD
OTR/L
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator & Assistant Professor, Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS), Certified Neuro Specialist - Advanced Pediatrics (CNS-AP)
203-I Mapp Building
Sara Lum
OTD
OTR/L
Assistant Professor, Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS)
208 Mapp Building
Administration
Valerie Rutledge
EdD
Dean, College of Health, Education & Professional Studies
651 McCallie Avenue, Hunter Hall #206G
Rebecca McKnight Littleton
MPA
PhD
Program Coordinator
203-D Mapp Building
Faculty Emeriti
Debbie Ingram
PT
Professor Emeritus, Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association
Cathie Smith
PT
DPT
PhD
Professor Emeritus, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Certified Neonatal Therapist
Randy Walker
PT
DPT
PhD
Professor Emeritus, Certified Manual Physical Therapist, Mulligan Concept® Practitioner
Associated Faculty & Guest Speakers
Associated Faculty with Less Than 50% Contact in a Course
| Name | Credentials | Course(s) Number & Title; Content |
|---|---|---|
| Elaine Adams | CTRS | PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Impact of therapeutic recreation participation on psychosocial aspects of disability for participants and therapeutic recreation opportunitiesfor patients |
| Ellen Argo | PT, MS, PCS, C/NDT | PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Motivational interviewing in pediatric management |
| Elizabeth Baker | PT | PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Impact of visual disability on PT practice & experience in Paralympics |
| Marcela Beals | SLP | PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Pediatric interprofessional care |
| Kyle Binkley | PT, DPT, GCS | PHYT 7223 (Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I) - Vestibular Management, case studies and interventions |
| Jeremy Bruce | MD | PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) - Pharmacology in Orthopedics |
| Lynette Carlson | ATC, DHS | PHYT 7125 (Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity) & PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) - Interprofessional collaborative care: PT & AT collaborative assignment |
| Bryan Clary | DPT, SCS, COMT, CSCS | PHYT 7306 (Elective / Advanced Sports Physical Therapy) - The overhead athlete |
| Jessica Crowe | OTD, OTR/L | PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Driving assessment |
| Elicia Cruz | OTD, OTR/L | PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Presents role of occupational therapy in mental health to prepare students for interdisciplinary interaction expectations |
| Ronnie Dickson | CPO | PHYT 7222 (Physical Therapy Management of Medical/Surgical Conditions II) - Amputation & prosthetics management |
| Cathy Dorville | MS, JD | PHYT 7311 (Administration in Physical Therapy) - Legal practice |
| Jessica Etheredge | MID, ASID, IDEC, NCIDQ | PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Universal design for home modifications or new construction builds |
| Andy Foster | OTR/L, ATP | PHYT 7224 (Physical Therapy Management of Infants, Children, andAdolescents with Neurological Dysfunction III) - Pediatric seating & positioning |
| Kilbrey Fowler | MEd, PT, PCS | PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation ManagementPrinciples for Children with Movement Disorders) - Pediatric early intervention home health |
| Patty Galyon | PTA | PHYT 7070 (Therapeutic Exercise) - Lab assistance in aquatics lab |
| Andy Gean | DPT, OCS, COMT | PHYT 7306 (Elective / Advanced Sports PT) - Running |
| Tavis Gibson | PT, DPT, CI, Cert. MDT | PHYT 7131 (Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Spine) - McKenzie's MDT approach for spinal dysfunction & PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) -McKenzie's MDT |
| Josh Haislip | PT, DPT, GCS | PHYT 7311 (Administration in Physical Therapy) - Medicare billing and reimbursement |
| Bailie Hardin | OTR/L | PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Pediatric vision and vestibular management |
| Elizabeth Harrison Tilstra | PT, DPT | PHYT 7306 (Elective / Advanced Sports Physical Therapy) - The ballet athlete, as needed based on student interest |
| Christina Heitzinger | AuD | PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Professional perspective of psychosocial impacts of disability on the hearing impaired population, cochlear implant information |
| Beth Herring | PT | PHYT 7113 (Professional Communication and Education) -Communication with older adults |
| Harvey Hillyer | PT, DPT | PHYT 7311 (Administration in Physical Therapy) - Entrepreneurship |
| Jonathan Hobbs | MSc, MCSP, FHEA | PHYT 7305 (Elective / Advanced Manual Therapy) - Manual therapy strategies |
| Jenny Hogg | ATC, PhD | PHYT 7125 (Physical Therapy Management of MusculoskeletalDisorders of the Lower Extremity) - Collaborative lab with PT and AT students |
| Deborah Huss | PhD | PHYT 7997 (Elective / Mechanisms and Management of Chronic Pain) - Psychologist's role in interprofessional management |
| Melissa Kubic | PT, CCI, RYT, CDNT | PHYT 7213 (Physical Therapy Management of Medical/SurgicalConditions I) - Pelvic health |
| Chris Massey | OTR/L, CHT, CEAS | PHYT 7126 (Physical Therapy Management of MusculoskeletalDisorders of the Upper Extremity) - Hand/Wrist |
| Stacey Miles | PT, PCS | PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Introduction to NICU; PHYT 7224 -Interventions for high risk children in NICU |
| DeAnna Milton | PT, DPT, NCS, Vestibular Cert. | PHYT 7302 (Elective / Advanced Clinical Practice: GeriatricNeurorehabilitation) - Vestibular rehabilitation |
| Richard Pearce | MD | PHYT 7131 (Physical Therapy Management of MusculoskeletalDisorders of the Spine) - Cervical & lumbar surgical interventions |
| Jim Rogers | CPO | PHYT 7222 (Physical Therapy Management of Medical/SurgicalConditions II) - UE amputation prosthetic management |
| Kyle Schilling | Mechanical engineer & National Amtryke Advisory Board consultant | PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Assembly & adaptations of adaptive tricycles |
| Lindsey Sharpe | DPT, PCS | PHYT 7215 (Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I) - Spina bifida lab with parent/child demo & PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - Erlanger outpatient mentor for integrated clinical experience |
| Dustin Sharpe | PT, DPT | PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Workman's compensation and PRN therapist roles/responsibilities |
| Erin Shinkle Westner | PT, PDPT, PRPC | PHYT 7213 (Physical Therapy Management of Medical/SurgicalConditions I) - Prenatal postpartum & PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Pelvic health |
| Alex Shumaker | PT, DPT, GCS, NCS | PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Skilled nursing & assisted living facilities/settings |
| Cathie Smith | PT, DPT, PCS | PHYT 7216 (Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan) -Lab assistant for infant and early childhood normal development |
| Ray Smith | PhD | PHYT 7311 (Administration in Physical Therapy) - Leadership versus management |
| Chris Smith | PhD, APRN, FNP-BC | PHYT 7123 (Physical Agents) - Prescription roles/responsibilities, polypharmacy, medication reconciliation |
| Zach Sutton | PT, OCS, CHT, DPT, ATC | PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) - orthopedic hand management |
| Kathy Teufel | Personal trainer | PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Bridging gap between PT and personal training/community services |
| Jason Therrin | PT, DPT, TPS, CHWC | PHYT 7997 (Elective / Mechanisms and Management of Chronic Pain) - PT management chronic pain |
| Emily Thompson | PT, DPT, NCS | PHYT 7215 (Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I) - Seating and positioning; prescription and management |
| Roger Thompson | PhD | PHYT 7221 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability) - Adaptive driving utilizing car with hand controls |
| Darin White | PT, DPT, ECS | PHYT 7132 (Electrotherapeutic Modalities) - NCV/EMG |
| Brooke Williams | PT, DPT | PHYT 7303 (Advanced Clinical Orthopedics) - Scroth method for idiopathic scoliosis management |
| Melanie Wortman | PT | PHYT 7233 (Clinical Applications) - Home health PT |
| Sam Uy | PT, DPT, NCS | PHYT 7302 (Elective / Advanced Clinical Practice: Geriatric Neurorehabilitation) - Functional neurologic disorders |
| Tara Yelliot | PT, DPT | PHYT 7224 (Physical Therapy Management of Infants, Children, and Adolescents with Neurological Dysfunction III) & PHYT 7304 (Elective / Advanced Neurorehabilitation Management Principles for Children with Movement Disorders) - hippotherapy |
| Rachel Zoeller | PT, DPT | PHYT 7215 (Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction I) & 7233 (Clinical Applications) - SCI personal experience |
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