Joe McCormick

Dr. Joe McCormick is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Hardin-Simmons University's College of Health Professions. He holds a B.B.S. in Psychology (2008), D.P.T. in Physical Therapy (2012), and Sc.D. in Physical Therapy with an orthopedic emphasis (2019) from Hardin-Simmons University and Texas Tech University Health Science Center. His expertise lies in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, clinical kinesiology, and orthopedic manual therapy. He is certified as an Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) and an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).

• Education:
• B.B.S., Behavioral Science, Hardin-Simmons University, 2008
• D.P.T., Physical Therapy, Hardin-Simmons University, 2012
• Sc.D., Physical Therapy (Orthopedics), Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2019
• Certifications:
• Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) - Spine, IAOM, 2015
• Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), APTA, 2015

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Clinical Kinesiology I & II, and Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Management (CDM I & IV). His clinical focus integrates evidence-based practice in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.