CURRICULUM VITAE
Kim Nixon-Cave, PT, PhD, PCS
Education:
University Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
Dissertation:
Influence of the Family’s Cultural/Ethnic Beliefs and
Behaviors as well as the Environment on the Motor Development of
Infants12-18 Months of Age in 3 Ethnic Groups: African-American
Hispanic/Latino and Anglo-European
Certifications:
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Certified Pediatric Clinical
Specialist
1995, 2005
APTA Certified Clinical Instructor for Clinical Education
1998
APTA Certified Advanced Clinical Instructor for Clinical Education
2007
APTA Certified Trainer for Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy for Clinical
Education
1998, 2001, 2004, 2011
APTA Certified Trainer for Advanced Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy for
Clinical Education
2007, 2011
IRB Human Subjects Investigator
2008
IRB Principal Investigator for Clinical Trials
2008-present
Employment and Positions Held:
Adjunct Faculty/Curriculum Consultant
Department of Physical Therapy
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
2009 – present
Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
2007 – present
Physical Therapy Manager
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Rehabilitation Services Physical Therapy Department
Philadelphia, PA
2007 – present
Interim Chair
Department of Physical Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
2005 – 2006
Director, Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
2003 – 2007
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
2001 – 2007
Director, Clinical Education
Department of Physical Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
1992 – 2007
Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
1992 – 2001
Adjunct Instructor
Widener University
Institute for Physical Therapy Education
2003
Per Diem Senior Physical Therapist
Children's Seashore House
Philadelphia, PA
2002 – 2008
Independent Physical Therapy Contractor
Prime Professionals
Bala Cynwyd, PA
1995
Independent Physical Therapy Contractor
Kencrest Early Intervention Services
Philadelphia, PA
1993 – 1999
Senior Physical Therapist
Children's Seashore House
Berlin Early Intervention Program
Philadelphia, PA
1989 – 1992
Independent School Physical Therapy Contractor
Preschool Handicapped in Collingswood, NJ
Programming in Central and Western Burlington County, NJ
1989 – 1991
Private Physical Therapy Consultant
Home Care
1985 – 1992
Physical Therapy Consultant
Kingsway Learning Center
Haddon Township, NJ
1989 – 1990
Physical Therapy Department Head
Voorhees Pediatric Facility
Voorhees, NJ
1987 – 1989
Private Physical Therapy Consultant
Voorhees Pediatric Facility
Voorhees, NJ
1986 – 1987
Contract Physical Therapist
West Jersey Hospital Systems
Voorhees, New Jersey
1987 – 1989
Contract Physical Therapist
Jenkintown Health Services
Jenkintown, PA
1985 – 1986
Staff Physical Therapist
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
1981 – 1985
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Books and Book Chapters
Nixon-Cave K. Learning about patients’ perspectives: Qualitative research
Textbook, Hack, LM and Gwyer, J. F.A. Davis Publisher. In process.
Shepard K, Hack L, Nixon-Cave K, Qualitative Research, in Portney LG, Watkins
MP. Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice, 3
rdEdition,
Prentice Hall, in press, 2006.
Nixon-Cave, K. Cultural Considerations for the African American/Black Cultures
in Developing Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Practice. F.A. Davis
Publisher. 2006.
Refereed Journals
Atkinson, HL, Nixon-Cave, K. A Tool for Clinical Reasoning and Reflection Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Framework and Patient Management Model. PHYS THER March 2011 91:416-430.
Ideishi, R, O’Neil, M, Nixon-Cave, K, Chiarello, L. Perspectives of Therapist’s Role in Care Coordination between Medical and Early Intervention Services. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2009.
McGinnis, P., Hack, L., Nixon-Cave, K., Michlovitz, S. Factors That Influence the Clinical Decision Making of Physical Therapists in Choosing a Balance Assessment Approach. Physical Therapy. 2009.
O’Neil, M, Ideishi, R, Nixon-Cave, K, Kohrt, A. Care Coordination between Medical and Early Intervention Services: Family and Provider Perspectives. Families, Systems & Health, 2008.
Von der Luft, G., DeBoer, B., Harman, L., Koenig, K., Nixon-Cave, K. Improving the Quality of Studies on Self Concept in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Submitted for review 2008.
Nixon-Cave, K. Influence of the Family and Environment on Achievement of Motor Milestones for Infants 0-24 Months of age - Cultural Practices, Beliefs, Handling, Parental Expectations. Submitted for review. 2007.
Moore, V, Beitman, L, Rajan, S, Dandrea, J, Nicolosi, J, Shepard, K, Nixon-Cave, K. Comparison of Recruitment, Selection, and Retention Factors: Students From Under- represented and Predominately Represented Backgrounds Seeking Careers in Physical Therapy. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 17, 2, Fall 2003.
Derstine, J, Shepard, M, Nixon-Cave, K, Kinneally, M. An Interdisciplinary Pediatric Rehabilitation Project in Vietnam: The Temple Team Experience. Rehabilitation Nursing. 28, 3, May/June 2003.
Cohen, E, Boettcher, K, Maher, T, Terrel, L, Nixon-Cave, K, Shepard, K. Evaluation of the Peabody Developmental Gross Motor Scales for Young Children of African-American and Hispanic Ethnic Backgrounds. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 191-197, 1999.
Askew, R., Kibelstis, C, Overbaugh, S, Walker, S, Nixon-Cave, K, Shepard, K. Physical therapists’ perception of patients’ pain and its effect on management–Physiotherapy Research International 3(1), 37 –57, 1998.
Other
Nixon-Cave, K., Sweeney, J. APTA Practice Guidelines for the Development of a Neonatology Fellowship. 2011.
Nixon-Cave, K., Hack, LM. Description of Specialty Practice in Pediatric Physical
Therapy. APTA. 2011.
Nixon-Cave, K. Admission Handbook for Department of Physical Therapy for Entry-Level Programs, Temple University, Department of Physical Therapy, 1997, revised 2001.
Nixon-Cave, K. Leadership Education for Pediatric Physical Therapists- Development of Competencies Guidelines- Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1995.
Nixon-Cave, K. ADA Resources Guide for development of resource guide for physical
therapists with disabilities, students with disabilities and physical therapists, Education Section of APTA, 1995.
Nixon-Cave, K. Doctor of Physical Therapy Clinical Education Manual for Clinical
Internships, Temple University, Department of Physical Therapy, 1994, revised annually.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
Invited Speaker
Orthopedic Evaluation of the Upper Quarter
Rehab Education
Little Rock, AK
October 15 – 16, 2010
Shoulder Rehabilitation Guidelines Using ICF Classification System
Combined Sections Meeting, APTA
Nashville, TN
February 2008
Physical Therapy Education Program
9th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher
Education Program
1996
Research Platform Presentation
Education Section: Use of simulated clinical experiences to develop
clinical decision-making (CDM) skills in entry-level doctor of physical
therapy students
APTA, CSM Section Meetings, San Diego, CA, 2006
Derstine, J, Black, K, Bender, P, Kinneally, Nixon-Cave, K, Pron, A. The Vietnam Project: Improving Health Through Teaching and Collaboration: Global Temple Conference, 2006
McGinnis, P, Hack, LM, Nixon-Cave, K, Michlovitz, S. Factors that Influence the Decision Making of Clinicians in Choosing a Balance Assessment Method. Platform Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, 2007
McGinnis, P, Nixon-Cave, K., Wainwright, S., Santasier, A. Mixed Methods Research: Using Qualitative Methods to Enrich your Research Results. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vega, NV. 2009 McGinnis, 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., 2010
McGinnis, P, Nixon-Cave, K., Wainwright, S., Santasier, A. Developing and/or Refining Your Interviewing Skills as a Qualitative Researcher APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA., 2011
McGinnis, P, Nixon-Cave, K., Wainwright, S., Santasier, A. Comprehensive Data Analysis in Qualitative Research: Making Sense of the Data. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA., 2011
Nixon-Cave, K., APTA. Post Professional Pediatric Physical Therapy Clinical Residency Programs:
Everything You Need to Know. Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2011
Nixon-Cave, K. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Enhancing Professional Development
Through Recertification. Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA. 2011
International Presentation
Nixon-Cave K, Cerebral Palsy- Workshop on Examination and Intervention of Young Children. Vietnam,
2001
Professional Presentations
Nixon-Cave K, Coordinator and Speaker, Seminar on Early Intervention Programming in the State of
New Jersey- A Look at an Interdisciplinary Model Program Children's Seashore House - Philadelphia, PA, 1991
Nixon-Cave K, Role of the Physical Therapy in the Early Intervention Setting: An Overview of
Standardized Testing and Clinical Observation in Pediatrics Rutgers University, Camden, NJ, 1991
Nixon-Cave K, The ADA and Clinical Education, Philadelphia ACCE Consortium Annual Conference, 1995
Nixon-Cave K, Hack, L, Advancing Cultural Diversity in Professional Education: Developing an Inclusive Physical Therapy Education Program, APTA Office of Minority Affairs, 1995
Nixon-Cave K, Cultural Diversity in Clinical Education: National Clinical Education Conference
Workshop, Wisconsin Clinical Education Consortium, 1997
Nixon-Cave K, Clinical Education: An Update & Working with the “Exceptional” Student, 14th Annual Philadelphia Clinical Education Workshop, 1997
Nixon-Cave K, Integrating Cultural Diversity into the Physical Therapy Curriculum APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 1999
Nixon-Cave K, Standardized Assessment Tools used in Pediatric Physical Therapy, APTA Student
Conclave, 2000
Nixon-Cave K, Strategies at the Institutional and Organizational Level to Recruit Minority Students into Physical Therapy programs- APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2001
Nixon-Cave K, Cultural Diversity in Physical Therapy- Seminar Widener University, 2002
Nixon-Cave K, Serving Children and Families in Vietnam with Cerebral Palsy, Chester County Disability Services: Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County, Inc., 2002
Nixon-Cave K, Maximizing Outcomes of Physical Therapy in Early
Intervention: Sociocultural and Environmental Considerations –APTA Combined Section Meeting, 2003
Nixon-Cave K, Sociocultural Issues and Child Development: Research -Clinical Case: Culture and Context –APTA Combined Section Meeting, 2003
Nixon-Cave K, Missing Evidence? Role of Qualitative Research in Addressing Clinical Questions- APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, 2003
Nixon-Cave K, Presentation of final revision and implementation of the Clinical Educators Training Program for American Physical Therapy
Association, APTA Combined Section Meeting, 2003
Nixon-Cave K, Developing a Clinical Education Curriculum in a Clinical Facility for Long-Term Clinical Internship. Hospital of the University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 2006
Hartley, G., Nixon-Cave K., Schuemann, T. Clinical Residency 101: Getting Started and Doing it Well- APTA- Combined Section Meeting, 2009
Nixon-Cave K. American Board Of Physical Therapy Specialties: Enhancing Professional Development
Through Certification – APTA Combined Section Meeting, 2010
Nixon-Cave, K.. American Physical Therapy Association. Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference– Clinical Education in Pediatrics: Models and Methods, September 2011
Poster Presentation
Migliore, S, DiIenno, M, Nixon-Cave K. Development and Implementation of Physical Therapy Documentation in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a Pediatric, Hospital-Based, Ambulatory Care Setting, APTA Combined Section Meeting, 2010
Atkinson, H., Nixon-Cave K. Patient Safety and Monitoring in Physical Therapy: Demonstration of an Error Prevention Process Across the Continuum of Care. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Quality and Safety Day,
April 2011
Nixon-Cave, K, Caviston, S., The Pre-Operative Physical Therapy Visit: A Shift in the Timing of Delivery of Physical Therapy Services from the PACU to Before the Day of Surgery. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Quality and Safety Day. April 2011
