Physical therapists provide patients with services at the preventative acute, and rehabilitative stages directed toward achieving increased functional independence and decreased functional impairment.
Physical therapists interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of health professionals.
They educate and inform others about the services they offer and their effective and cost-efficient delivery. Physical therapists are required to be licensed by the states in which they practice. Competitive Program - 60 students accepted each year. GPA - A minimum 3.0 in prerequisite and in the last 60 hours of coursework completed. Recommendations - Students must submit two formal recommendations, one of which must be from a licensed physical therapist and submitted on university forms.