Biography
In addition to her many years of faculty experience, including both teaching and residency responsibilities, Kara Kobal has many years of experience as a practicing clinician. She has worked as a physical therapist in a variety of settings, including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, home health and school-based physical therapy. Kobal is passionate about the profession of physical therapy as well as teaching the next generation of practicing clinicians.
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Health Science, Drexel University
Research Interests
- Physical therapy educational research, especially clinical reasoning
Professional Organization Appointments
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
- Clinical Director of FUNfitness, Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Certificates
- Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist