Physical therapists are licensed medical professionals who provide services aimed at preventing the onset and/or slowing the progression of conditions resulting from injury, disease, and other causes. There are more than 120,000 licensed physical therapists in the US practicing in a variety of settings which include:

• outpatient clinics
• inpatient rehabilitation facilities
• skilled nursing facilities
• homes
• educational and research centers
• school settings
• hospices
• industrial & other occupational environments
• fitness centers
• sports training facilities

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy is to prepare a competent, reflective physical therapist professional who is able to effectively practice both independently and interdependently in an ever-changing health care environment.