Austin Alexander

Dr. Austin Alexander

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

Ph.D. Eastern Virginia Medical School, estimated 2023
D.P.T. Hardin-Simmons University, 2014
B.S. University of Oklahoma, 2011

Email: austin.alexander@northwestu.edu

Direct: 425-889-6324

Background

Dr. Alexander is a licensed physical therapist with a clinical focus in pediatric physical therapy. His teaching and research background is directed in anatomy education and early childhood intervention. Research interest include use of technology to enhance learning, gold standards in anatomy education, anatomic variation influence on function, and environmental influences on developmental delay in the pediatric population. Clinically, Dr. Alexander works as a pediatric physical therapist dedicated to patient centered care and has clinical experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient rehab, acute care, neonatal intensive care unit, home health, early childhood intervention, and outpatient rehabilitation. He was recognized in 2018 by Betty Hardwick Center as the provider of the year. Dr. Alexander is married to his wife Kelsey. They have four children Hank, Parker, MillieKate, and BrantleyJo.

Dr. Alexander believes in Jesus Christ, the Son of the one and only God. My faith in Him will enlighten my unfailing love for my wife. Through His example I will always be a present and responsible father to my children. Due to His power I refuse to believe that one man cannot change the world. By His discipline I will strive for excellence, being a reflection of His glory, to better those around me. By His dedication to his people I will continue to learn all that I can to help others achieve great things.

Courses

Human Anatomy
Neuroanatomy
Pediatrics

Professional Interests

Pediatric Physical Therapy
Anatomy Education

Presentations

Alexander, A, Rutland, M, and Norton, K. (2022). Midsagittal dissection of the brain in situ. American Association of Clinical Anatomist Conference.

Alexander, A. (2021). Enhancing nursing education with innovative technology. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Transform 2021 Conference

Alexander, A, Norton, K, and Rutland, M. (2021) Anatomic variation of musculocutaneous nerve. American Association of Clinical Anatomist Conference.

Rutland, M, Alexander, A, Arnold, A, Herbel, S, Johnson, P, and Yowell, K. (2021) Abnormal Clavicle and Accessory Subclavius Posticus Muscle. American Association of Clinical Anatomist Conference.

Alexander, A, Rutland, M, Armstrong, M, Mott, N, Lotrich, K, and Mcintosh, M. (2021) Possible Arachnoiditis Ossificans versus Asymptomatic Intrathecal Calcification. American Association of Clinical Anatomist Conference.