Physical therapy is a dynamic profession with an established theoretical and scientific base and widespread clinical applications in restoring, maintaining, and promoting optimal physical function.
An education in physical therapy allows individuals to choose from various career settings (including hospitals, private practices, educational institutions, work settings, nursing homes, and more). Physical therapists must be licensed in the state where they wish to practice. After completing an accredited doctoral physical therapy program, individuals must pass the National Physical Therapy Examination to become licensed.
Physical Therapy
Health Sciences Campus
Room 1304
987 St. Sebastian Way
Augusta, GA 30912
The Department of Physical Therapy's learner-centered approach emphasizes active learning, problem-solving skills, and evidence-based practices. Our primary goal is to prepare reflective individuals who possess the technical proficiency and problem-solving capabilities sufficient to enable the safe, efficient, and effective method of physical therapy in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Graduates are prepared to maximize wellness and minimize the disability of diverse populations across various healthcare environments, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, research laboratories, and corporations.
The PT Department is proud to offer the following programs:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Augusta University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 706-721-2141 or email ducox@augusta.edu
Other educational programs offered by the Department of Physical Therapy: CAPTE only evaluates entry-level DPT programs for accreditation and does not accredit transitional DPT, post-professional degree program, residency or fellowship programs. The residency programs offered by Augusta University are evaluated for accreditation by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education.
More information about ABPTRFE and the accreditation status of any residency or fellowship program »
As a program accredited by CAPTE, the Augusta University Doctor of Physical Therapy program graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). When earning a passing score on the NPTE, a physical therapist can apply for licensure to practice physical therapy in any state within the United States or a US-owned territory.
Our graduates consistently exceed the national average on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) licensure examination. Ultimate licensure examination pass rates are categorized by state and may be accessed at the Federation of State Boards of PT website.
| Outcome | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Two-Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time Pass Rate | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% | 97% | 94% | 95.6% |
| Ultimate Pass Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | - | - |
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 91% | 87% | 94.3% | 82.5% | 86% | 84.25% |
| Employment Rate* | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
* Employment rate of graduates seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.
