Faculty180 - Vita and Individual Profile Data Sheet

Keith L Schuchardt, DPT

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Instructor

[email protected]

Current Position

Position: Admissions Coordinator, Doctor of Physical Therapy -AZ
Position: DPT AZ Core Faculty

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

2020

D.P.T., A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Health Sciences, Mesa, Arizona, United States

2012

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