9782 Winchester Drive S
Semmes Al, 36575
E-Mail: keaton@southalabama.edu
Education
AT Still University
Mesa, AZ
January 2016-present
Doctor of Health Science
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
May 2009 – December 2010
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Magna cum Laude)
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
August 1997 – August 1999
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
September 1993 – June 1997
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
Minor in Psychology (Cum Laude)
Licensure
Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
November 4, 1999 – present
License # PTH3432
Board Certifications
Certified Wound Specialist
American Board of Wound Management
ID # 12480
Employment
University of South Alabama
Department of Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor
Clinical Faculty Practice
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Mobile, AL
July 2015- present
University of South Alabama
Department of Physical Therapy
Adjunct Faculty
Assistant DCE
Mobile, AL
June 2012 – June 2015
Restore Therapy Services, LLC
Skilled Nursing and Rehab Centers
PRN Staff
Mobile, AL
April 2012- present
Mobile Nursing and Rehab Center (now PRN)
Director of Rehab (2006-2007)
Urinary Incontinence Program Development (2010-present)
Pelvic Rehab (2010 to present)
Center Coordinator for Clinical Education (CCCE)
Mobile Nursing and Rehab Center
Mobile, AL
October 2004 – present
Infirmary Health System
Pro Health Rehabilitation
Women’s Health PT (part-time)
Mobile, AL
October 2011 – October 2014
Grelot Physical Therapy
Women’s Health PT (part-time)
Mobile, AL
June 2011- August 2013
Physiotherapy Center of Mobile
Director of Rehab
Mobile, AL
October 2002 – October 2004
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Rotary Rehab Center
Staff PT
Brain Injury Rehab Team
Mobile, Al
October 2000 – October 2002
Restore Therapy Services, LLC
Ozark Nursing and Rehab Center
Staff PT
Ozark, Al
March 2000 – October 2000
Infinity Rehab Services
Staff PT
Home Healthcare
Outpatient Pediatric and Neuro Clinic
Dothan, Al
November 1999 – March 2000
Affiliations/Memberships
Alabama Physical Therapy Association 1999-present
American Physical Therapy Association 1999-present
APTA Section on Women’s Health 2011-present
Southeastern Regional Membership Rep for Section on Women’s Health (2015-present)
APTA Section on Geriatrics 2010-present
Professional/Academic Awards and Credentialing
APTA Credentialed Clinical Trainer (2014-presnt)
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor (2011-Present)
University of South Alabama Department of Physical Therapy
Clinical Instructor/Site of the Year Award (’11)
Research Papers/Scholarly Activities (unpublished)
University of South Alabama
Student Research Project
Faculty Co-Advisor
“Parenting Interactions during Play between Mothers and Children in the Gulf Coast Region” (2016)
AT Still University
“Benefits of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Urinary Incontinence after Prostatectomy: A Review of the
Literature” (2016)
“Management of Bowel and Bladder Incontinence in Long Term Care”: Research and program development presented as lecture during Tara Therapy, LLC annual company retreat. (2011)
Alabama State University-Capstone
“Racial Disparities in US Nursing Homes: Examining Factors That Contribute to the Difference in
Physical Functioning Among African American Residents” (2010)
University of Mobile
“Comparing the Clinical Education of Physical Therapists in Alabama, Georgia and the Florida
Panhandle.” (1999)
Clinical In-services
Magnet Therapy to Increase Trunk Flexibility in Athletes
Management of Incontinence in Long Term Care
Risk Factors for Falls in the Elderly
Dynamic Balance Techniques for Fall Prevention in Community Dwelling Seniors
Rehabilitation of the Complicated Neurological Patient
Overview of Electrical Stimulation and Ultrasound
Faculty Development
Streamlining the TBL Readiness Assurance Process workshop (2015)
Getting Started with Team-Based Learning
University of South Alabama QEP workshop (2015)
University of South Alabama Neuroscience Symposium (May 2015)
Development of Policy and Procedure Manual for USA Department of PT Faculty Practice (Feb 2015)
APTA Credentialed Clinical Trainer-24hrs (2014)
Continuing Education
APTA Combined Sections Meeting (February 2016)
Wound Certification Prep Course 17hrs (November 2015)
Pharmacology in Rehabilitation: Geriatric Pharmacology 2hrs (August 2015)
Alabama Jurisprudence-4hrs (2013)
Urinary Incontinence Program Development in skilled nursing facilities (2012)
SOWH: Pelvic Physical Therapy Level I-23hrs (April 2011)
SOWH: Pelvic Physical Therapy Level II-23hrs (March 2013)
SOWH: Pelvic Physical Therapy Level III-23hrs (March 2013)
Center Coordinator for Clinical Education (CCCE) (2004-2012)
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor-16hrs
Incontinence Assessment and Management in the Adult Patient – 4hrs
Dynamic Modalities Champion-23hrs
Advanced Wound Champion-16hrs
APTA: Wound Management Overview-6hrs
Therapy outside the Box-6hrs
Therapeutic Approaches to Dementia-7.2hrs
Dementia Possible Care-7.2 hours
Overview of Therapeutic Ultrasound-2hrs
Use of Modalities for Pain Management-4hrs
Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment of the Shoulder Girdle-7.5hrs
Treatment Approaches using the Wii-3hrs
Treatment Approaches for Multiple Sclerosis-7hrs
Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adults-16hrs
Fall Prevention Assessment and Management-7hrs
Continuing Education Teaching
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program
Co-Instructor
November 6-7, 2015
Academic/Teaching Experience
University of South Alabama, Department of Physical Therapy
Summer 2012
PT 642- Neuromuscular PT Intervention
Fall 2012
PT 621- Introductory PT Skills
PT 674Clinical Synthesis & Patient Management
Spring 2013
PT 628- Mobility, Orthotics and Prosthetics
Summer 2013
PT 642- Neuromuscular PT Intervention
Fall 2013
PT 621- Introductory PT Skills
PT 674Clinical Synthesis & Patient Management
Spring 2014
PT 628- Mobility, Orthotics and Prosthetics
PT 604- Pathophysiology I
PT 625- Therapeutic Intervention
PT 631- Musculoskeletal Disorders I
PT 632- Musculoskeletal Disorders II
Summer 2014
PT 607- Pathophysiology II (Course master)
PT 627- Medical Screening
Fall 2014
PT 621- Introductory PT Skills
PT 674Clinical Synthesis & Patient Management
Spring 2015
PT 628- Mobility, Orthotics and Prosthetics (Course master)
PT 604- Pathophysiology I
PT 625- Therapeutic Intervention
PT 640- Neuromuscular PT Exam/Evaluation
Summer 2015
PT 607- Pathophysiology II (Course master)
PT 627- Medical Screening
PT 682- PT Internship I
Fall 2015
PT 612-Research Project
PT 621- Introductory PT Skills
PT 622- Exercise Physiology
PT 674- Clinical Synthesis and Patient Management
PT 680- Professional PT Practice
Spring 2016
PT 613- Critical Analysis
PT 625- Therapeutic Intervention
PT 628- Mobility, Orthotics and Prosthetics (Course master)
PT 675- Comprehensive Capstone