We talked to Keaton Ray after her Ignite talk at the American Physical Therapy Association's National Student Conclave in Portland Oregon.

Keaton talked about those things in life that make use say "Hell NO!"  But, when you find one of those things that make you say "Hell Yeah!" it can take you places that you've never thought possible.

Keaton Ray, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, ATC, CSCS

Director of Operations, Outreach, and Communication at PT Day of Service

PT Day of Service

 Duke University School of Medicine

Experience

Director of Operations, Outreach, and Communication

Company NamePT Day of Service

Dates EmployedMay 2015 – Present

Employment Duration2 yrs 7 mos

PT Day of Service, also known as PTDOS, is planned for October 17, 2015. We envision a day where Physical Therapists, Physiotherapists, PTAs, students and their friends around the world will work in unity to provide a volunteer service for their community. Pledge to participate by filling out the pledge form.

www.ptdayofservice.com

Physical Therapist

Company NameAdvance Sports and Spine Therapy

Dates EmployedJun 2014 – Present

Employment Duration3 yrs 6 mos

LocationWilsonville, OR

To be recognized as the leader in spine and orthopedic physical therapy in the Portland region; providing the highest quality evidence based care. In addition to providing quality care we will be sought after as the educational leader for both the profession and community.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Website design and management

- Social media management and marketing

- Community outreach marketing

- SEO optimization

APTA Delegate

Company NameOregon Physical Therapy Association

Dates EmployedOct 2014 – Present

Employment Duration3 yrs 2 mos

The House of Delegates (House) is an APTA policy-making body comprised of voting chapter delegates, non-voting delegates (the Board of Directors and section, assembly, and PTA Caucus delegates), and consultants. The number of voting chapter delegates is determined each year based on membership numbers and is an elected position at the chapter level.

The House meets annually for 3 successive days each spring, during which time delegates make decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy. Business of the House follows parliamentary procedure and is conducted through the introduction of delegate-proposed motions, which may amend APTA's bylaws, direct a course of action, articulate an association attitude on the physical therapy needs of the public or the needs of members, or describe a goal the association wishes to achieve.

Education

Duke University School of Medicine

Degree NameClinical Doctorate

Field Of StudyPhysical Therapy/Therapist

Dates attended or expected graduation2011 – 2014

Activities and Societies: Class of 2014 President

Bergen University College (HiB)

Degree NameInternational Exchange Program

Field Of StudyPhysiotherapy

GradeGraduate School

Dates attended or expected graduation2014 – 2014

Activities and Societies: Evidence Based Practice in PT- Curriculum and Teaching

University of the Pacific

Degree NameBachelor of Science (B.S.), Magna Cum Laude