ALEX KEATHLEY

3606 Southwood Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

Phone: 731-514-5233
Email: alemkeat@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Ma st e r o f S ci e n c e, O cc u p at i on al Th er ap y, J an u a ry 20 20 - M ay 20 22
University of Tennessee Health Science Center – Memphis, TN

B ac h e l o r o f S c i e n c e, H e al t h an d H u m an Pe rf or m a n c e, A u gu st 2 01 3 - D ec em be r 2 01 7
University of Tennessee at Martin – Martin, TN
Concentration of Exercise Science and Wellness
Magna Cum Laude

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Le ve l II F i el dw o rk
 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Memphis, TN, January 2022 – March 2022
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 Southern Hand Centers, Memphis, TN, September 2021 – December 2021
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Le ve l I F i e l d w or k
 Extendicare Home Health of Western Tennessee, Union City, TN, June 2021
 Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy, Memphis, TN, March 2021 – April 2021
 Methodist South Hospital, Acute Care, Memphis, TN, March 2021
 Virtual/ Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN, September 2020

WORKING EXPERIENCE
S TA R Ph ys i c al Th e ra py , Te ch n i c i a n , M em ph i s, T N, D ec em b er 2 01 7 – F e br u ar y 2 01 8
Or t h oS ou t h , Te ch n i ci an , M em ph i s, T N, Ju n e 20 18 – D ec em be r 2 01 9
 During both experiences, I prepared patients and treatment areas; assisted patients with therapeutic exercises
through education and demonstration of proper use of equipment and exercise routines; performed modalities under
direct supervision of physical and occupational therapists.

UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP
S TA R Ph ys i c al Th e ra py , Un i on C i t y , T N, A u gu s t 20 17 - N ov em be r 20 17
 400 hours; Observed physical and occupational therapists use various techniques, strategies, and equipment to help
patients regain strength, ROM, and independence.
 Assisted with preparing patients and treatments areas.

RESEARCH PROJECTS
Barton, E., Keathley, A., Elion, T., Harbor, J., Payne, M., & Warrington, H. (2021, May). Preventing pneumonia through
early mobilization of critically ill adults. [EBP Poster Presentation]. Mentor: Tamara Calhoun, OTD, OTR/L.
January 2021 – May 2021

VOLUNTEER/ COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine, Memphis, TN, February 2020; February 2021
Mobile Food Pantry, Lindenwood Christian Church, Memphis, TN, November 2020
S.H.A.P.E Club, University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN, August 2014 – December 2017
 Student professional organization which offers pre-health majors the opportunity for personal and professional
growth through involvement in departmental activities, campus events, and volunteering in the community -
Special Olympics, Martin Housing Authority, 5k’s, and more.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association (TNOTA), Member, January 2020 - Present
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Member, January 2020 – Present
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), Member, January 2020 – May 2022
Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center (RKSTC), Board Member, 2020 – 2021

CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support CPR certified, American Heart Association, 2020 - 2022
Physical Agent Modalities, UTHSC, pending graduation