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 36 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Visit our course sequence and curriculum page for additional details.

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 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 a projected national growth rate of 22 percent between 2018 and 2028; during the same period, growth in Georgia is predicted to be 36 percent (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Approximately 440 positions for qualified physical therapists will be open annually in Georgia between 2018 and 2028 (U.S. Department of Labor).