Keith L Schuchardt, DPT
Fall 1980 - Fall 2120
Instructor
Current Position
Biography
Dr. Keith Schuchardt attained his Bachelors and Master’s of Science in Exercise Science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and California University of Pennsylvania, respectively. He worked professionally in health and fitness for a decade as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and corporate fitness specialist prior to returning to graduate school and becoming a licensed physical therapist. While working in health and fitness he has held certifications including the NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-Certified Exercise Physiology, and currently holds his fitness certification through the NASM.
Dr. Schuchardt achieved his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ. Additionally, he is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Clinically, Dr. Schuchardt has worked in outpatient orthopedics, occupational health, and pediatric sports medicine with experience as a clinical instructor and clinic director. In addition to working clinically, Dr. Schuchardt has worked in higher education teaching undergraduate and graduate level Anatomy and Physiology and Exercise Science for students in nursing, exercise science, pre-physical therapy, Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Masters of Physician Assistant Studies programs.
Dr. Schuchardt is located in the Phoenix, AZ metro area and lives with his wife, son and two dogs. He is an avid ice hockey player/fan and enjoys weightlifting, snowboarding, hiking and spending time with his family.
Degrees
D.P.T., A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Health Sciences, Mesa, Arizona, United States
M.S., Exercise Science, California University of Pennsylvania, California, Pennsylvania, United States
Professional Licensures (Healthcare)
PT, Arizona, United States, 31351, Active, 2020, September 2026
Certifications (Healthcare)
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Orthopedics, OR232040, 2023-07-01, 2033-06-30
Professional Licensures and Certifications (All other/non-healthcare)
National Academy of Sports Medicine, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Certification, December 2011, N/A
Work Experience
2026 - Ongoing
Admissions Coordinator, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Tempe, Arizona
2025 - Ongoing
Staff Physical Therapist, ROC Physical Therapy, Gilbert, Arizona
2024 - 2026
Course Director - Human Anatomy, Franklin Pierce University - Masters of Physician Assistant Studies program, Goodyear, Arizona
2024 - 2025
Guest Lecturer , Franklin Pierce University – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Goodyear, Arizona
2023 - 2024
Staff Physical Therapist, Concentra, Phoenix, Arizona
2023 - Ongoing
Sports Medicine Physical Therapist, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Gilbert, Arizona
2022 - 2023
Staff Physical Therapist, S2S Functional Performance, Flower Mound, Texas
2021 - Ongoing
Co-Founder/COO, Kinesio Concepts PLLC , Gilbert, Arizona
2020 - 2024
Adjunct Faculty in Biology, Exercise Science , Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
2020 - 2022
Clinic Director/ Staff Physical Therapist , Summit Physical Therapy AZ , Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Honors and Awards
Spring 2020 - Ongoing
National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society, 2020, American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
Summer 2026 - Ongoing
Pi Alpha Honors Society, 2026, Physician Assistant Education Association, A national PA honor society organized for the promotion and recognition of PA students, faculty, alumni and honorary members signifying significant academic achievements and honoring them for leadership, research, community/professional service and other related activities.
Professional Membership
Spring 2026 - Ongoing
American Physical Therapy Association, September 2024