Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 
PCOM Georgia

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at PCOM Georgia is designed to be completed in three years (12 terms, four terms each year). Program requirements include 140 credit hours of coursework and 32 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Visit our course sequence and curriculum page for additional details.

Visit the physical therapy program application requirements page to learn about the degree requirements, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores and other important admissions-related information.

PCOM is committed to helping students maximize funding sources and minimize student debt. Visit our Office of Financial Aid section to learn about cost of attendance, types of aid available and how to apply for financial aid.

Students at our Suwanee, Georgia location train in our modern, 12,000-square-foot Physical Therapy Education Center. The Center features state-of-the-art equipment as well as laboratories, classrooms, study spaces and more.

The PCOM Department of Physical Therapy will be recognized for its:

• Commitment to cultivating an inclusive learning environment that is diverse, inquisitive, dignified, and respectful and that will inspire caring graduates who advocate for all individuals in our changing healthcare environment.
• State-of-the-art learning environment that offers the opportunity to learn “whole person” patient management through interprofessional collaboration, development and intellectual growth, as well as hands-on experiences.
• Educational advancement for faculty, students and clinicians to promote development of exceptional healthcare professionals who are committed to life-long learning and engagement in the profession of physical therapy.

The graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at PCOM Georgia will:

• Provide optimal patient/client-focused care in a variety of settings across the continuum of care and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals for individuals with movement disorders.
• Incorporate research, clinical expertise and patient/client values while addressing the needs of the "whole person" (physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and socio-economic).
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards as described by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in its core documents, as well as laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which practice is located.
• Advocate for the health care rights and needs of individuals and society while promoting the profession of physical therapy.
• Engage in service to the profession, community and individuals in order to promote health, wellness and fitness.
• Seek life-long professional development in order to maintain and enhance clinical expertise and competence.
• Contribute to the evidence supporting physical therapy practice.

Physical therapy is one of the fastest growing professions with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a national growth rate of 18 percent between 2019 and 2029.

Growth in Georgia (2018-2028) is predicted to be 36 percent according to labor market projections. Approximately 440 positions for qualified physical therapists will be open annually in Georgia during this period.