Cara Smith

Cara Smith, PT, DPT, CHT, currently serves as Adjunct Faculty at South College and Tufts University School of Medicine since January 2024 and July 2023, respectively. With extensive experience in hand therapy, Cara is the Hand Therapy Program Coordinator at Cook Children's Health Care System, a role held since April 2016, and previously from February 2012 to August 2015. Professional background includes positions as a Physical Therapist at D1 Sports Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, along with a fellowship at The Philadelphia Hand Center & South Jersey Hand Center. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University, a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, a Master of Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from Texas Tech University.