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Imagine helping a patient recover mobility after a stroke or rebound from a painful sports injury. Physical therapists (PTs) work collaboratively with doctors, surgeons and healthcare providers to develop treatment plans for preventive, rehabilitative and functional patient care. JWU Providence’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program trains the next generation for entry-level clinical practice in this growing field.

Building upon JWU’s expertise in healthcare, wellness and nutrition, this 8-semester, full-time program prepares graduates to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and to practice as doctors of physical therapy. Over the course of the program, learn to effectively develop and implement a PT exam, diagnosis, prognosis and care plan.

With 90 hours of Integrated Clinical Experiences (ICE), service work, and a research capstone, JWU’s DPT curriculum will help you gain a versatile skillset that can be applied to virtually all facets of PT, including outpatient therapy, inpatient rehabilitation and home health services.

Program Structure

Year 1: Build foundations in evidence-based medicine, musculoskeletal anatomy, patient safety, exercise physiology and biomechanics.
Year 2: Advance to interconnected body systems; begin clinical experience.
Year 3: Culminates in 40 weeks of full-time clinical
education. In addition, complete a research capstone and licensure review.