Department of Physical Therapy

Administration

Myles Quiben, PT, PhD, DPT, MS, GCS, NCS, CEEAA
Interim Chair and Associate Professor

Shelley Smith, Assistant to the Chair

Contact Information:
Phone: (817) 735-2952
Fax: (817) 735-2518
pt@unthsc.edu

Admissions

Felicity White, MEd, Director of Admissions, School of Health Professions

Adrienne Lustgarten, Admissions Associate

Contact Information:
Phone: (817) 735-2003 Fax: (817) 735-0696
Email: PTAdmissions@unthsc.edu

Mission

Creating solutions for a healthier community by producing highly qualified doctors of physical therapy, and leading in education, professional service, clinical service, and research activities

Vision

Be the team of choice for education, discovery, and health care

Values

The faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy embrace the seven core professional values as stated by the American Physical Therapy Association. These values are recognized as tenants of a doctoring profession. Faculty model these values and integrate them into the curriculum, while encouraging our students to do the same. These core values are integrated and synthesized through evidence-based learning and service learning opportunities. The seven core professional values are:

Accountability
Altruism
Compassion/caring
Excellence
Integrity
Professional duty
Social responsibility