Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Welcome to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Walsh University. Our fully accredited Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree program offers small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, hands-on clinical experience opportunities throughout the entire U.S., and an outstanding faculty dedicated to preparing student practitioners to be successful in their field after receiving their advanced physical therapy degree.

 The core of our values-based curriculum at Walsh University lies in a rigorous, highly structured, student-centered learning process designed to meet the challenges of evidence-based practice. Through a strong curriculum, continuous assessment of students, and a caring faculty, we optimize the student's ability to achieve entry-level competence in a doctoring profession.

Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing and most rewarding careers in the United States. Today's physical therapists play a significant role in the concept of total patient management and are specialists in addressing movement dysfunction while focusing on preventative care to minimize disability for a wide range of age groups in a variety of settings.

Here are few websites for more information about the profession of physical therapy:

American Physical Therapy Association

Ohio Physical Therapy Association

Physical Therapy Career Network

We invite you to explore our Doctor of Physical Therapy program and feel free to contact our Office Manager Pat Crum at pcrum@walsh.edu or by phone at (330) 490-7286 or contact Audra Dice at adice@walsh.edu or by phone at (330) 490-7181 should you have any questions or need more information about the Walsh DPT program.