Physical Therapy
Arcadia's Physical Therapy graduates are leaders—expert clinicians, educators, researchers, practice owners/managers, authors and legislative liaisons—maintaining the integrity of the profession, advancing knowledge and impacting rehabilitation and wellness.
Arcadia is ranked 7th among the more than 200 accredited graduate PT programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the first program in Pennsylvania to offer both the entry-level and transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. Arcadia Physical Therapy programs offer:
Nationally and internationally known
faculty and speakers, and a diverse student population
- Patient-centered, evidence-based curriculum
The Profession
Physical therapy is a health care profession whose practitioners evaluate, treat and instruct individuals in order to prevent or overcome the effects of disease or injury. Physical therapists work in a variety of settings, including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient centers, individual homes, skilled nursing facilities and the public school system. Patients of all ages, from newborn to elderly, may be encountered. Physical therapists also work as educators, researchers and consultants. Physical therapy is an integral part of today’s changing health-care system. Practitioners serve in a range of capacities—they may be a patient’s entry point into the health-care system as they conduct appropriate screening and examination techniques and make professional assessments. Clinical practice is based on theory and/or evidence. Physical therapy is a profession that offers a lifetime of satisfaction in helping people function more effectively. Each patient presents a new challenge, and the constantly changing clinical situations provide for a stimulating and exciting career.
For More Information
- Click here to request more information about any of our programs.
- Questions? Contact us at 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342) or e-mail us at admiss@arcadia.edu.
- How to apply
- For a quick answer to your question, ask the Virtual Advisor.
- Internationally educated Physical Therapists seeking licensure or advanced degrees in the United States, click here for additional information and program requirements.
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