Doctor of Physical Therapy

Long Island University Post (StudyGroup)

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a professional entry-level degree program for students seeking a career as a physical therapist. The DPT program has been designed to prepare highly competent professionals to act as autonomous practitioners in health care settings that include direct access by the public to physical therapy services. Graduates will be prepared to provide a full range of physical therapy services including screening and referral, evaluation, diagnosis, intervention, consultation and education.The DPT program enables graduates of our program to:Value individual diversity and respect the human dignity of patients, family members and professional associatesProvide physical therapy services as an autonomous practitioner, who is able to competently serve as a point of entry to, and collaborate within, the health care environmentIntegrate theory, academic knowledge and clinical skills to practice physical therapy within the complexities of the current health care environmentAssess the physical therapy or health care needs of a patient establish optimum patient outcomes based on examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis and plan and implement interventions to address the identified needsCommunicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, policy makers, reimbursement representatives and community membersApply critical thinking strategies and self-directed learning to the role of physical therapistPursue and apply knowledge of the underlying science on which physical therapy practice is basedUnderstand the contributing economic, medical, cultural and psychosocial issues that impact delivery of health care services