Faculty and Staff

Admission

Jennifer Simon, Operations and Admissions Administrator

Mrs. Jennifer Simon

Operations and Admissions Administrator

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3001
812-488-1209
js698@evansville.edu

|As operations administrator, Jennifer is responsible for admissions, advising, and operations for the Department of Physical Therapy. She has over 25 years of experience in public relations and marketing, including work in the entertainment, consumer, and nonprofit industries. During her time at University of Evansville, she has served as senior administrator in the Office of Financial Aid and project coordinator in the Office of Marketing and Communications. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Murray State University.

Faculty

Bethany Huebner, Associate Professor and Chair/Physical Therapy

Bethany Huebner, PT, DPT, SCS, MTC

Associate Professor and Chair/Physical Therapy

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3027
812-488-4062
bh212@evansville.edu

|Dr. Huebner teaches within the area of musculoskeletal, foundational sciences and clinical course work in the DPT program. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Indiana University in 2009 and her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2006. Dr. Huebner graduated from the ProRehab and University of Evansville’s Sports Residency program in 2010. She is a board certified clinical specialist in sports through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She has also received her manual therapy certification through Evidence in Motion’s program in 2014. In addition, she is actively engaged in patient care at ProRehab, PC in Evansville, IN and is the Residency Program Coordinator for ProRehab and University of Evansville’s Sports Residency Program. Dr. Huebner’s research interest is with injury prevention through individualized and group training.
Jordana Lockwich, Assistant Professor/Physical Therapy

Jordana Lockwich, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor/Physical Therapy

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3012
812-488-2582
jl305@evansville.edu

|Dr. Lockwich earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2010. She graduated in 2006 with her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania. Lockwich served as an adjunct clinical faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh with the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and has worked as a physical therapist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in inpatient neurological rehabilitation for seven years. Lockwich has published regarding intervention strategies and management of patients with disorders of consciousness. Her special interests include treatment of the traumatic brain injury population as well as adults with vestibular system dysfunction.
Ling-Yin Liang, Associate Professor/Physical Therapy

Ling-Yin Liang, PT, PhD

Associate Professor/Physical Therapy

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3005
812-488-3100
ll137@evansville.edu

|Dr. Liang’s teaching responsibility is related to neurological rehabilitation. She received her Bachelor and Master degrees of Physical Therapy from the National Cheng Kung University (Tainan, Taiwan) and her PhD degree in Biomechanics & Movement Science (BIOMS) from the University of Delaware. She served as a research assistant at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Check Kung University and teaching assistant at the Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware. Her research focuses on neuroimaging and movement control in children with disabilities.
Kyle Matsel, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program Director

Kyle Matsel, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program Director

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3009
812-488-5105
km218@evansville.edu

|Dr. Matsel is faculty at the University of Evansville where he teaches in the musculoskeletal content areas of the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville in 2011 and his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Southern Indiana in 2008. Dr. Matsel is the director of the ProRehab & University of Evansville’s Sports Physical Therapy residency program. He is a board-certified clinical specialist in sports through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Matsel is engaged in patient care at ProRehab as a physical therapist specializing in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. In addition, Dr. Matsel is pursuing his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky where he is studying movement screening in high school baseball players. Dr. Matsel presents nationally on topics related to comprehensive, systematic movement-based assessment and testing. He has also consulted with a number of collegiate and professional sports teams regarding injury prevention and performance enhancement.
Charlene Nolen, Assistant Professor/Physical Therapy

Charlene Nolen, PT, CWS

Assistant Professor/Physical Therapy

812-488-5110
ck39@evansville.edu

|I am a 2004 graduate of the University of Evansville Master of Physical Therapy program, and I am currently earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of Montana. I have worked in the acute care setting for 17 years and served as an inpatient coordinator since 2007. I became a Certified Wound Specialist in 2013 and love working with patients to get acute and chronic wounds healed. My favorite location in the hospital setting is the intensive care unit where I can treat multiple diagnoses including cardiopulmonary, neurological, and multiple traumas. In 2013, I was on the taskforce that implemented the early mobility program in the ICUs for Deaconess Hospital. I have served as adjunct faculty for the UE Doctor of Physical Therapy program since 2014 in various courses and love having the opportunity to bring individuals from students to therapists. I began developing the Progressive Health of Indiana and University of Evansville Acute Care Residency in 2019 and the program is working toward accreditation with the first resident beginning this past February.

I have lived in Evansville my whole life and cannot imagine calling any other place home. I have been married to my husband for 16 years and have 2 children--a son who is 11 (almost 12) and a daughter who is 9. I am one of 9 children and very close with my family. As you may guess, I have many nieces and nephews stemming from all those siblings. I am a member of St. Philip Catholic Church where I am active in the choir. I also enjoy attending theater performances in my free time.
Jason Pitt, Assistant Professor/Physical Therapy

Jason Pitt, PhD

Assistant Professor/Physical Therapy

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3008
812-488-5042
jp351@evansville.edu

|Dr. Pitt teaches classes related to neurobiology and scientific inquiry in the DPT program. He graduated from UE in 2007 and earned his PhD in Neuroscience from Northwestern University in 2012. His graduate and postdoctoral work centered around the cell biology and physiology of neurodegenerative diseases and was supported by several federal and institutional grants. His current academic interests are in education and writing about the nervous system.
Phil Plisky, Associate Professor and Interim Program Director/Physical Therapy and Director of Residency Programs

Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC, CSCS

Associate Professor and Interim Program Director/Physical Therapy and Director of Residency Programs

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3017
812-488-2348
pp2@evansville.edu

|Dr. Plisky teaches within the musculoskeletal and leadership/practice administration areas of the curriculum. He received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville and his Doctor of Science degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedics through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Plisky has published and lectured internationally on injury prevention and field expedient movement testing. He has received research grants from multiple federal and private agencies for injury prevention studies and has published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts in leading scientific journals. His current research is focused on comprehensive movement testing and interventions in athletes, military personnel, and school-aged children. Dr. Plisky consults with collegiate and professional teams for injury risk identification and injury prevention. In addition, he serves as a manuscript reviewer for several scientific journals. He is also actively engaged in patient care at ProRehab, PC in Evansville, IN and is the Residency Program Director for the ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program.
Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer, Associate Professor/Physical Therapy

Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS

Associate Professor/Physical Therapy

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3013
812-488-2453
ks148@evansville.edu

|Dr. Schwartzkopf-Phifer teaches within the research, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal areas of the DPT program. She received her Bachelor and Master of Physical Therapy degrees from the University of Evansville and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Regis University. She completed an orthopedic residency through Evidence in Motion and is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedics through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She received her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Kentucky, with a specialization in motor control. Her research interests are in injury prediction and prevention, and performance in athletes. Dr. Schwartzkopf-Phifer remains actively engaged in patient care at Rehabilitation & Performance Institute, PSC (RPI) in Owensboro, KY, where she also serves as a faculty member in the RPI and University of Evansville Orthopedic Residency Program.
Katie Whetstone, Assistant Professor / Physical Therapy

Katie Whetstone, PT, DPT, SCS

Assistant Professor / Physical Therapy

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3016
812-488-2549
kl68@evansville.edu

|Katie Whetstone is a 2012 graduate of the University of Evansville Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a 2013 graduate of the University of Evansville/Pro Rehab Sports Residency Program. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science and is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She continues to be involved in the sports residency program as a clinical mentor and assists with curriculum development. Katie continues to serve in the clinic as a physical therapist specializing in the treatment of both traditional and recreational athletes at all levels. Her special interests include the application of injury prevention programs, the female athlete, and the clinical development of sports clinical experts.

Clinical Education

Mark Marchino, Director of Clinical Education / Assistant Professor

Mark Marchino, PT, DPT, MHS

Director of Clinical Education / Assistant Professor

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3004
812-488-5107
mm429@evansville.edu

|Dr. Marchino serves as Director of Clinical Education supervising the clinical course work in the DPT program. He also has teaching responsibilities and has taught course content in many areas including orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, modalities, industrial rehab, research, management, healthcare administration, health policy, and leadership. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montana, Master of Health Science degree from University of Indianapolis, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from University of Evansville and an Associate of Science degree from Olney Central College. Dr. Marchino has served in healthcare executive leadership roles and has management expertise in hospital and healthcare operations. Clinically, he achieved Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (1995-2015). He is actively involved in orthopaedic patient care at ProgressiveHealth. Dr. Marchino has served on the Board of Directors for several school, church, and community based non-profit organizations. He has served as a member of the University of Evansville Physical Therapy Advisory and Selection Committees, and was the 2014 University of Evansville’s Friend of PT Award recipient.
Kim Moors, Director of Clinical Outreach/PT&PA

Kim Moors, PTA

Director of Clinical Outreach/PT&PA

Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, Room 3014
812-488-5043
km339@evansville.edu

|Kim’s responsibilities include outreach to clinical sites and external representation for both the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Programs. She is a graduate of the University of Evansville’s Physical Therapist Assistant program and earned a BS in Health Services from the University of Southern Indiana. Kim has worked in the clinical setting for ProRehab, PC and ProRehab@Home in Evansville and has taught as an adjunct instructor in the UE PTA program.

Professor Emeritas

Kyle Kiesel, Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy

Kyle Kiesel PT, PhD

Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy

kk70@evansville.edu

|Kyle Kiesel, PT, PhD, a former Professor and Program Director of the Department of Physical Therapy, retired in May 2021 after 21 years of service to the University. He started at UE in 2000 and contributed to the success of the University in many ways including receiving initial accreditation of the Athletic Training Program, the growth of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program where he served as Chair from 2014-2019 and the transition to the Stone Family Center for Health Sciences in 2018. He has over 30 peer-reviewed publications with numerous abstracts, recognized globally for his research related to core function and functional movement testing in athletic performance and injury prediction, and has been a guest speaker at many national and international conferences. Kyle impacted the lives of hundreds of physical therapy students over his two decades as a passionate educator and advisor.
Tink Martin, Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy

Tink Martin, PT, PhD, MACT

Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy

Graves Hall, Room 202
812-488-2582
tm22@evansville.edu

|Dr. Martin is a renowned authority in the areas of pediatric physical therapy and normal growth and development. She has been recognized for her teaching, scholarship and service, having received the Bud Dehaven Award from the Pediatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Fran Ekstam Award from the Indiana Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Sadelle and Sydney Berger Award for scholarly activity. She received the Dean’s Teaching Award in Spring 2014. She is the co-author of two entry-level textbooks, Functional Movement Development across the Life Span and Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy. The latter textbook has been translated into Korean, Polish and Greek. A fourth edition of the popular textbook was published in 2019. She received the Lucy Blair Service Award from the American Physical Therapy Association for her exceptional contributions to the Indiana Chapter and the Section on Pediatrics in 2010. Professor Martin received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Tulane University, a certificate of physical therapy from Duke University and a Master of Arts degree in pediatric physical therapy from the University of North Carolina. She earned a PhD in Rehabilitation Services with a concentration in pediatrics from the University of Kentucky in August 2014. Her dissertation was “Play in Children with Motor Disabilities”. Dr. Martin retired in 2017 after 35 years of dedicated service to the university and continues to guest lecture in the physical therapy program.

Staff

Jennifer Clausheide, Administrative Assistant for DPT, PTA, and Eykamp Center for Teaching Excellence

Mrs. Jennifer Clausheide

Administrative Assistant for DPT, PTA, and Eykamp Center for Teaching Excellence

Graves Hall, Room 205
812-488-5021
jc604@evansville.edu

Jeri Mattix, Administrative Assistant/School of Physical Therapy

Mrs. Jeri Mattix

Administrative Assistant/School of Physical Therapy

812-488-2341
jm862@evansville.edu

Office Phone:
812-488-1209

Office Email:
pt@evansville.edu

Office Location:
Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, 515 Bob Jones Way, Room 3001, Evansville, IN 47708