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Programs in Physical Therapy

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Physical therapy students are taught how to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Instruction focuses on: functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics.

Top Schools For Physical Therapy Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
St. Augustine Health
St Augustine, FL		Unknown Unknown 502 Master's (0), Doctoral (502)
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY		$32,060 6,440 262 Bachelor's (82), Master's (92),
Doctoral (88)
A T Still Health Sciences
Kirksville, MO		Unknown 0 176 Doctoral (176)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA		$21,634 26,618 140 Master's (0), Doctoral (140)
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX		$14,340 8,483 133 Certificate (0), Master's (1),
Doctoral (132)
Utica College
Utica, NY		$29,996 2,537 132 Doctoral (132)
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA		Unknown 86 119 Certificate (1), Master's (20),
Doctoral (98)
Northeastern University
Boston, MA		$35,362 19,129 116 Master's (0), Doctoral (116)
Des Moines University
Des Moines, IA		Unknown 0 116 Doctoral (116)
Regis University
Denver, CO		$29,700 5,706 116 Certificate (6), Doctoral (110)
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Physical Therapy Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 184 2%
Associate 186 2%
Bachelor's 635 7%
Master's 1,871 22%
Doctoral 5,628 66%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 2,575 30%
Female 5,929 70%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 407 5%
Black or African American 392 5%
Hispanic or Latino 345 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 42 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 6,356 77%
Other/Unknown 763 9%
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Physical Therapy Internships

Job Title:Physical Therapist - 95490 Physical Therapy
Description:Reference Code: 95490Position Summary:Description/Purpose Of Position: Responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of performance components affecting functional mobility and providing goal-oriented treatment to facilitate...>
Company:Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Location:Las Vegas, NV
Posted:5/24/2013
Source:Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Job Title:Physical Therapist / Therapy (PT)
Description:School setting. South suburban school district is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to provide services during summer school. The caseload includes students in kindergarten-8th grade with mixed diagnoses. New graduates with...>
Company:Allied Health Professionals
Location:Midlothian, IL
Posted:5/8/2013
Source:Allied Health Professionals LLC
Job Title:PHARMACIST - INTERN(1300007156)
Description:The Staff Pharmacist Intern is responsible for drug preparation and distribution, both personally and through general supervision of pharmacy interns and technicians. Assists physicians and other health care professionals by providing...>
Company:Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Location:Bakersfield, CA
Posted:5/15/2013
Source:Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Job Title:Full Time Summer Job Opening- Physical Therapist
Description:A school district located outside of Ellicott City, MD has a full time Summer Physical Therapist job opening. This PT contract job will extend through next school yea. The position is expected to be filled within the next couple of weeks.>
Company:Bilingual Therapies
Location:Ellicott City, MD
Posted:5/14/2013
Source:Bilingual Therapies
Job Title:Exercise Therapist, Per Diem
Description:and Responsibilities We are currently looking for a per diem Exercise Therapist to provide exercise programming, guidance and motivation to HSL long term care (LTC) residents involved in the Circle of Fitness gym-based program. The...>
Company:Hebrew Seniorlife
Location:Roslindale, MA
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:Hebrew SeniorLife
Job Title:Physical Therapy Assistant, GS-636-4 Target 7
Description:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): LL-13-MO-T38H-881704***Cut-Off Dates are the 4th Friday of Every Month***All required documents MUST be submitted to be considered for this position.Be sure to read the required documents section...>
Company:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:Loma Linda, CA
Posted:5/22/2013
Source:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title:Physical Therapy Asst - Wingate at Brighton- SRS PRN
Description:-Physical Therapy Asst - Wingate at Brighton- SRS PRN(Job Number: 076914)DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant to work per diem for our company. You will work in a team where you will provide...>
Company:Kindred
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:Kindred
Job Title:Day Treatment Therapist - Thunder Road
Description:As part of the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley and Oakland, California, Thunder Road is a substance abuse treatment program for adolescents in Northern California. Thunder Road was established in January 1987, and its mission...>
Company:Sutter Health
Location:Oakland, CA
Posted:4/29/2013
Source:Sutter Health
Job Title:Intern Pharmacist (TR-10418)(181258)
Description:Intern Pharmacist (TR-10418)(Job Number: 181258)Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Southern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Pasadena, CA
Posted:5/8/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Physical Therapist - 95492 Physical Therapy
Description:Reference Code: 95492Position Summary:Description/Purpose Of Position: Responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of performance components affecting functional mobility and providing goal-oriented treatment to facilitate...>
Company:Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Location:Las Vegas, NV
Posted:5/24/2013
Source:Summerlin Hospital Medical Center

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