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University of PittsburghSchool of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesDepartment of Physical TherapyBIOGRAPHICALKim Nixon-Cave9 Dorset DriveVoorhees, NJ 08043609-923-3366kin15@pitt.eduBridgeside Point 1100 Technology DrivePittsburgh, Pa. 15219412-383-5640EDUCATION and TRAININGGRADUATETemple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA.Doctor of PhilosophyEducationTemple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA.Master of ScienceNeurologicPhysical TherapyBachelor of SciencePhysical TherapyUNDERGRADUATEUniversity of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA.APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONSACADEMIC2021-presentUniversity of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesDepartment of Physical TherapyProfessorHybrid DPT ProgramDirector1KNC 5.2021
2018-2021Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.Jefferson College of Rehabilitation SciencesDepartment of Physical TherapyProfessorDirector of Doctor ofPhysical TherapyExecutive Director ofPost-Professional andContinuing EducationProgramsFall 2017University of Montana, Missoula, MTSchool of Physical Therapy andRehabilitation ScienceVisiting ScholarProfessor2015-2018Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA.College of Health ProfessionsDepartment of Physical TherapyAssociate ProfessorDirector of DPTProgramDirector of PTResidency ProgramsOrthopedic andNeurologic2007- 2015Arcadia University, Glenside, PA.Department of Physical TherapyAssociate FacultyCurriculum consultant-Pediatric Content2007-2014University of the Sciences in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapyAssociate ccreditation2005 –2006Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapyInterim Chair,Department ofPhysical Therapy2003 – 2007Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapyDirector, Entry LevelDoctor of PhysicalTherapy Program2003 – 2006Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapyTransitional DPTProgram, Faculty2003Widener University, Chester, PA.Institute for Physical Therapy EducationAdjunct Faculty2KNC 5.2021
2002 – 2007Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapyDoctor of PhilosophyProgram (PhysicalTherapy), Faculty2001–2007Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapyClinical AssociateProfessor1992–2007Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapyDirector of ClinicalEducation1992-2001Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapyAssistant ProfessorCLINICAL PRACTICE POSITIONS2014-presentThomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, Pa.Department of Physical TherapyPediatrics/Neonatal Intensive Care UnitProfessional Staff DevelopmentSenior PhysicalTherapist-Per Diem2007-2014Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA.Rehabilitation ServicesPhysical TherapyManager/Clinician/Researcher/Directorof PT Residency andFellowship ProgramsDiscipline Director ofLEND Program2002-2007Children’s Seashore House/ The Children’sOf Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical TherapySenior PhysicalTherapist-Per Diem1995 -1996Prime Professionals, Bala Cynwyd, PA.Physical TherapyContractor1993 – 2001Kencrest Early Intervention ServicesPhiladelphia, PAPhysical TherapyContractor1989-1992Children's Seashore House, Philadelphia, PA.Berlin CSH Early Intervention ProgramSenior PhysicalTherapist -Per Diem3KNC 5.2021
1989-1990Kingsway Learning CenterHaddon Township, NJPhysical TherapyConsultant/Contractor1987-1992Central and Western Burlington County, NJPreschool Handicapped ProgramPrivate PhysicalTherapy ContractorHome Care1987-1989West Jersey Hospital Systems, Voorhees, NJVoorhees, NJPhysical TherapistPer Diem1986-1989Voorhees Pediatric Facility, Voorhees, NJPhysical Therapy DepartmentPhysical TherapistDepartment Head1985-1986Jenkintown Health ServicesJenkintown, PA.Physical TherapistContract1981-1985Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PADepartment of Physical TherapyStaff PhysicalTherapistCERTIFICATION and LICENSURESPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONAmerican Board of Physical Therapy Specialties-Certified Pediatric ClinicalSpecialist- Recertified2013-presentAPTA Certified Trainer for Advanced Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy forClinical Education--Level Two2007-presentAPTA Certified Advanced Clinical Instructor for Clinical Education2007-presentAPTA Certified Clinical Instructor for Clinical Education1998-presentAPTA Certified Trainer for Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy for ClinicalEducation--Level One1998-present4KNC 5.2021
PROFESSIONAL LICENSUREPhysical Therapy License-State of Pennsylvania - P.T.-004055-LPhysical Therapy License- State of New Jersey - 40QA00332400MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL and SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIESAmerican Physical Therapy Association (APTA)Academy/Section MembershipAcademy of Pediatric PTAcademy of Neurologic PTAcademy of PT Education -MemberHealth Policy & Administration SectionAcademy of Orthopedic PTSection on ResearchAPTA Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)National Equity, Diversity & Inclusion A Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)Clinical Reasoning & Curricula Assessment ConsortiumDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consortium (DEI)Education and Pedagogy ConsortiumIntegrated Clinical Education (ICE) Work GroupResource Committee2015 - presentAmerican Broad of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship EducationAccreditation Site VisitorPractice Guidelines for the Development of a Neonatology Fellowship2011-presentAPTA American Board of Physical Therapy SpecialtiesMaintenance of Specialty Certification Committee- Chair2010-2016APTA Governance Review Task ForceSubgroup Chair – Board of Directors2009 - 2013APTA Health Policy and Administration SectionCross-Cultural and International Special Interest Group2007- 20155KNC 5.2021
APTA American Board of Physical Therapy Residencyand Fellowship Education- Member2007 – 2011APTA American Board of Physical Therapy SpecialtiesMemberChair2007-- 20112009 – 20102007 – 2011ABPTS Pediatric Specialty CouncilDeveloped Competencies of Advanced Clinical PracticeChairMemberPediatric Certification Standard Setting Meetings2006 – 20132005 – 20072003 – 20051998 – 2008APTA Awards Committee-Subcommittee for Screening ResearchProposals-Pediatrics2002 – 2004ABPTS Specialty Academy of Content Expertise (SACE)Item Writer for Pediatric Examination2000 – 2009APTA Clinical Instructor Education Board-Member2000 – 2004APTA Cross-Cultural and International Special Interest Group,Task Force on position paper and/or guidelines on CulturalCompetence in physical therapy1999APTA – Pennsylvania Chapter- Legislative Ambassador1998 – 1999APTA, Consensus Conference on Clinical Education1998APTA Cultural Competency in Physical Therapy Task Force1998-1999APTA Minority Advisory Panel- Chair1995 - 1997APTA Consultant to Task Force on the Development of theStudent Clinical Performance Instruments-Academic Administrators’ SIG1995APTA Minority Advisory Panel -MemberAPTA Committee on Diversity 2000 BanquetAPTA Consultant on Development of Guidebookand Video on Cultural Diversity in Physical Therapy1994 – 1997APTA, ADA Task Force on developing a resource guidefor Physical Therapists with Disabilities, Students withDisabilities and Physical Therapists-Member1994-- 19956KNC 5.2021
HONORSCatherine Worthingham Fellows of APTA- Awarded tophysical therapist member of the association whose contributionsto the profession through leadership, influence, and achievementsdemonstrate frequent and sustained efforts to advance the profession.2018Healthy NewsWorks- 2017 Healthy Leader-Recognized forbeing a Leader in the Community Leading Healthy Change inOur Communities2017Magistro Lectureship Award -Arcadia UniversityDepartment of Physical Therapy. A Professional’s Journey toAchieve Professionalism: Lesson Learned from Her Village2015American Physical Therapy Association - Section on PediatricsAnniversary Award: Outstanding, visionary contributions in areaof pediatric physical therapy including practice, research,mentoring or leadership2015APTA Innovation Summit-Collaborative Care Models-Recognizedas an Innovator in Physical Therapy - “Frequency of Therapy: Guidelinesfor Effective Outcomes” Received Highest score on nominated project2013APTA Combined Sections Meeting: Keynote Speaker for OpeningCeremonies – The Measure of Our Success:The Journey to Post-Professional Education and Development.2011Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia- Honorable Mention Qualityand Safety Poster Day - The Pre-Operative Physical Therapy Visit:A Shift in the Timing of Delivery of Physical Therapy Services fromthe PACU to Before the Day of Surgery2011APTA Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association –Carlin-Michels Achievement Award2004APTA - Section on Pediatrics-Diane Cherry Forum –Keynote Speaker-Culture and Research in Pediatric Physical TherapyAPTA Combined Sections Meeting20007KNC 5.2021
APTA-Recipient of First Minority Faculty Development ScholarshipAward1999APTA -Recognition Award for Commitment to Cultural Diversity1998PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTAPTA- Physical Therapy Neurologic Residency ProgramJefferson & Magee Rehab Neurologic Residency ProgramAccredited by APTA/ABPTRFE2016APTA Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Residency ProgramJefferson & Strive PT Orthopaedic Residency ProgramAccredited by APTA/ABPTRFE2016APTA Neonatology Fellowship ProgramProgram DevelopmentChildren’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaAccredited by APTA/ABPTRFE2012APTA Neonatology Fellowship Program Guidelinesfor Developing a Fellowship ProgramDevelopment of Guidelines2010Professional Development and Mentoring Programfor Physical Therapy Staff DevelopmentProgram DevelopmentChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia2010Orientation Program for New Physical Therapy ProfessionalsProfessional DevelopmentChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia2009APTA Pediatric Residency ProgramProgram DevelopmentChildren’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaAccredited by APTA/ABPTRFE2009Clinical Internship Program for DPT StudentsProgram DevelopmentChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia20078KNC 5.2021
ACADEMIC/CLINICAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTPhysical Therapy Curriculum Mapping ProgramIdea Development/Generation and Concept for Mapping Courses inPT Curriculum for CAPTE Accreditation and Curriculum Planning- Developed by Exxat – Education Management Platforms2015Residency Mentor Training Program for APTA ResidencyPrograms2015-presentClinical Practice Guidelines for Post- Concussion Syndrome forPediatric Patients; Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention(Exercise) Guidelines. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia2010MAJOR ADMINISTRATIVE/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES(ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL)University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesDepartment of Physical Therapy2021-presentProgram Director-Hybrid DPT ProgramProfessorJefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Philadelphia, PA.7/2019- 1/2021JCRS Executive Director of the Center of Post-Professional andContinuing Education ProgramsJefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences-Department of Physical Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.7/1/2020-presentProfessorDirector of Doctor of Physical Program7/2018– 6/30/2020Associate ProfessorDirector of Doctor of Physical Program7/2018-6/2019Director of Post-Professional EducationThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.College of Health Professions-Department of Physical Therapy1/2015 – 6/2018Associate ProfessorDirector of Doctor of Physical ProgramDirector of Post-Professional Education9KNC 5.2021
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.Rehabilitation Services - Physical Therapy Department9/2007 – 4/2014Physical Therapy ManagerDirector of Clinical Post-Professional Programs(Residency/Fellowship)Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.Department of Physical Therapy2005 – 2006Interim Chair, Department of Physical Therapy2003 – 2007Director, Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program1992 – 2007Director, Clinical EducationVoorhees Pediatric Facility, Voorhees, NJ1987 – 1989Physical Therapy - Department HeadCONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED/ORGANIZEDCurrent Topics in Evidenced-Based Decision Making for PhysicalTherapy Management of Pediatric Patients. The Children’sHospital of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA,2014Pre-Conference: Mixed Methods Research: Using Qualitative Methodsto Enrich your Research Results. Pre-Conference Program presentedat APTA CSM, San Diego, CA, Organized and Conducted2010McGinnis, P, Nixon-Cave, K., Wainwright, S., Santasier, A.Broaden Your Options: Develop Skills as a mixed method Researcher.APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA,Organized and Conducted2010Residency Program Teaching (Jefferson University andChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia)Mentorship Training Course2009-presentAPTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Certification CourseTraining course2007 - presentInstitutions included:Belmont UniversityFox Rehabilitation Physical TherapyHarcum CollegePhiladelphia Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical EducationMembership in Professional Association10KNC 5.2021
APTA Clinical Instructor Certification Course-Training Course1998 - presentInstitutions includedAlabama State UniversityAI Dupont Children’s HospitalArcadia UniversityChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia - Physical Therapy, Audiology and Speech Language PathologyDrexel UniversityFox Rehabilitation Physical TherapyHarcum CollegeNeumann CollegePhiladelphia Consortium of Academic Coordinators of Clinical EducationTemple UniversityThomas Jefferson UniversityUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of the Sciences in PhiladelphiaWidener UniversityPhiladelphia Consortium of Academic Coordinators ofClinical Education - Clinical Instructor Training Workshop1995 - 1999Clinical Instructor TrainingPhiladelphia Consortium of Academic Coordinators ofClinical Education - Clinical Instructor Training Workshop1995 - 1999CONSULTATIVE AND ADVISORY POSITIONS HELDCollege of Saint Mary, Omaha, NebraskaDoctor of Physical Therapy ProgramConsultant-Entry-Level Blended/Hybrid DPT Curriculum2017-2019University of Montana, Missoula, MontanaDepartment of Physical TherapyConsultant- Entry-Level DPT Curriculum Content2017Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PAOccupational Therapy DepartmentConsultant- Residency Program for OTD Entry-level Program201711KNC 5.2021
DeSales University, Center Valley, PAPhysical Therapy DepartmentEntry-Level DPT ProgramConsultant-Entry-Level DPT Curriculum/CAPTE preparationFaculty Mentor2014Arcadia University, Glenside, PAPhysical Therapy Entry-Level DPT ProgramCurriculum Consultant for Entry-level DPT program- Pediatrics2008-2014University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PAEducational/Clinical Consultant for Entry-Level Doctor ofPhysical Therapy Program - CAPTE preparationEducational Consultant for Entry-Level DPTTherapy Program-Clinical Education Curriculum2007-20102006- 2013APTA Pediatric Section Research Summit-Early Intervention forChildren Identified as “at-risk” or children with physical disabilities2005-2007Federation of State Broads of Physical TherapyPanel Member, National Physical Therapy ExaminationStandard Review Panel2005Research Consultant - Developing a qualitative researchstudy focused on children with spinal cord injuries andthe continued use of lower extremity bracesShriners Hospital of Philadelphia2004Collaboration to Improve Children’s Health Services (CICHS)For the City of Philadelphia2003-2004Qualitative Research Consultant for Research ProjectShriners Hospital, Philadelphia, PA – Ross ChafetzExpectations of Brace Use with Children with SpinalCord Injuries and Their Caregivers2003Consultant for APTA on Clinical Education for the FutureTask Force199812KNC 5.2021
PUBLICATIONSORIGINAL PEER REVIEWED ARTICLESGeorgetti LJ, Sims AC, Focht A, Elcock JN, Nixon-Cave K, Amabile AH. Participation in anAdvanced Anatomy Capstone Project Facilitates Student Involvement in the Development of anInstructional Tool for Novel Dissection. Educ Res Int. vol. 2021 Article ID6681994. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6681994.Nixon-Cave, Kim; Kaplan, Sandra; Dole, Robin; Schreiber, Joseph. Pediatric Physical Therapists'Use of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guidelines: A QualitativeImplementation Study. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(4):331-336, October 2019.McCallum C., Bayliss J., Becker E., Nixon-Cave K., Colgrove Y., Kucharski-Howard J., Stern D.,Evans K., Strunk V., Wetherbee E., Russell B., Legar T., The Integrated Clinical EducationStrategic Initiatives Project-Development of Parameters to Guide Harmonization in ClinicalEducation: A Scoping Review, Physical Therapy, Volume 99, Issue 2, 1 February 2019, Pages147–172Storey, Eileen P., BA; Wiebe, Douglas J., PhD; D'Alonzo, Bernadette A., MPH; Nixon-Cave, Kim,PT, PhD, PCS; Jackson-Coty, Janet, PT, DPT, PCS; Goodman, Arlene M., MD; Grady, Matthew F.,MD, CAQSM; Master, Christina L., MD, CAQSM "Vestibular Rehabilitation is Associated withVisio-Vestibular Improvement in Pediatric Concussion" Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy:July 2018 - Volume 42 - Issue 3 - p 134–141.Hanson H, Harrington AT, Nixon-Cave K. Implementing Treatment Frequency and DurationGuidelines in a Hospital-Based Pediatric Outpatient Setting: AnAdministrative Case Report. Physical Therapy. 2015; 95:678-684.Nixon-Cave K, Meadows J. Developing Cultural Competence in DPT Students: Is There a BestPractice Educational Model to Facilitate Students Achieving Cultural Competence? Journal ofPhysical Therapy Education. 2014; 28 :( 1):37-38.Atkinson HL, Nixon-Cave K. A Tool for Clinical Reasoning and Reflection Using the InternationalClassification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Framework and Patient ManagementModel. Physical Therapy. 2011; 91:416-430.McGinnis P, Wainwright S, Hack L, Nixon-Cave K, Michlovitz S. Use of a Delphi panel toestablish consensus for recommended uses of selected balance assessment approaches.Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2010; 26(6):358-373.13KNC 5.2021
McGinnis P, Hack L, Nixon-Cave K, Michlovitz S. Factors That Influence the Clinical DecisionMaking of Physical Therapists in Choosing a Balance Assessment Approach. Physical Therapy.2009; 89: 233–247.Ideishi R, O’Neil M, Nixon-Cave K, Chiarello L. Perspectives of Therapist’s Role in CareCoordination between Medical and Early Intervention Services. Physical and OccupationalTherapy in Pediatrics, 2008; 30:28-42.O’Neil M, Ideishi R, Nixon-Cave K, Kohrt A. Care Coordination between Medical and EarlyIntervention Services: Family and Provider Perspectives. Families, Systems & Health, 2008;26(2):119-134.Von der Luft G, DeBoer B, Harman L, Koenig K, Nixon-Cave K. Improving the Quality of Studieson Self Concept in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Developmental and PhysicalDisabilities, 2008; 20(6):581–594.Von der Luft G, Harman L, Koenig K, Nixon-Cave K, Gaughan JP. Cross Validation of a Selfconcept Tool for Use with Children with Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Developmental and PhysicalDisabilities, 2008; 20(6):561–572.Nixon-Cave K. Culture and Diversity. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2006; 18(2):173-174.Moore, V, Beitman, L, Rajan, S, Dandrea, J, Nicolosi, J, Shepard, K, Nixon-Cave, K. Comparison ofRecruitment, Selection, and Retention Factors: Students from Under- represented andPredominately Represented Backgrounds Seeking Careers in Physical Therapy. Journal ofPhysical Therapy Education, 2003; 17(2):55-66.Derstine J, Shepard M, Nixon-Cave K, Kinneally M. An Interdisciplinary Pediatric RehabilitationProject in Vietnam: The Temple Team Experience. Rehabilitation Nursing. 2003; 28(3)92-95.Nixon-Cave K. Dissertation: Influence of the Family’s Cultural/Ethnic Beliefs andas well as the Environment on the Motor Development ofInfants12-18 Months of Age in 3 Ethnic Groups: African American,Hispanic/Latino and Anglo-European. 2001BehaviorsCohen E, Boettcher K, Maher T, Terrel L, Nixon-Cave K, Shepard K. Evaluation of the PeabodyDevelopmental Gross Motor Scales for Yo
Entry-Level DPT Program Consultant-Entry-Level DPT Curriculum/CAPTE preparation Faculty Mentor 2014 Arcadia University, Glenside, PA Physical Therapy Entry-Level DPT Program Curriculum Consultant for Entry-level DPT program- Pediatri
