Debra Beazley, PhD, PT

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

434.544.8797
beazley_d@lynchburg.edu
Health Sciences Building 208

Dr. Beazley joined the University of Lynchburg in 2022.

Education

  • PhD — Walden University
  • MBA — Kennesaw State University
  • BS, Physical Therapy — Medical College of Georgia

Courses Taught

  • Clinical Practice I, II, III
  • Law and Ethics in Business and for Allied Health Sciences
  • Management and Entrepreneurialism for Physical Therapists
  • Management and Leadership
  • Medical Complexity
  • Organizational Behavior and Change
  • Professionalism Courses

Research Interests

  • Complementary medicine practices.
  • Management and leadership.
  • Organizational and societal culture.
  • Organizational development.
  • Organizational values and behavior.
  • Servant leadership.
  • Spirituality in business and practice.
  • Tai chi and yoga effect on PT practice.

Areas of Expertise

  • Acute care physical therapy.
  • Administration and management of PT businesses.
  • Complementary medicine.
  • Organizational development.
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