Physical Therapy working with a treadmill

Become a Leader in Physical Therapy Practice and Research

In our physical therapist program, we understand that physical therapists do more than help their patients heal. They also participate in research projects that improve the field of physical therapy. That’s why you’ll not only learn the best practices for providing whole-human care, but also how to design, implement, and analyze research that you can publish and present to other professionals in the field.

Thanks to our small physical therapy classes, you’ll have many chances to collaborate with faculty and peers using some of the most cutting-edge PT equipment available today, including Anatomage tables for virtual dissection and the Nicholson Center for cadaver dissection, as well as anatomy models, various exercise equipment, and a gait analysis system.

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty have decades of clinical and academic experience in physical therapy. Their expertise includes specialized fields such as:

  • Neurologic disorders
  • Orthopedic disorders
  • Wellness
  • Acute care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Pediatrics
  • Athletic-related injuries

This means that, whichever career path in physical therapy you are interested in, you can find a faculty mentor who can help you become an expert and build a career.

Hands-On Learning. Real-World Environment.

Our doctoral program in physical therapy provides every student with clinical and lab experience. You’ll experience real patient scenarios in our state-of-the-art simulation center and learn how to use equipment in three laboratories dedicated to physical therapy.

Our intensive physical therapy curriculum also includes a Global Learning Experience course that can help shape your understanding of health care as a ministry, expand your knowledge of physical therapists’ role in global health and wellness, and strengthen your cultural competence.

Physical Therapy students doing a balance exercise
Physical Therapy students looking at an image of a skeleton
Physical Therapy Students looking at an anatomical model
Physical Therapy students demonstrating breathing device
Physical Therapy students demonstrating equipment
Physical Therapy students using an exercise band
Physical Therapy students using an exercise machine
Physical Therapy Students looking at medical models
Physical Therapy Students demonstrating crutch use
Physical Therapy students and professor demonstrating wheelchair use
Physical Therapy students and professor examining a patient's leg
Physical therapy students conduct an experiment in the physical therapy research lab.
Physical Therapy students doing a balance exercise
Physical Therapy students looking at an image of a skeleton
Physical Therapy Students looking at an anatomical model
Physical Therapy students demonstrating breathing device
Physical Therapy students demonstrating equipment
Physical Therapy students using an exercise band
Physical Therapy students using an exercise machine
Physical Therapy Students looking at medical models
Physical Therapy Students demonstrating crutch use
Physical Therapy students and professor demonstrating wheelchair use
Physical Therapy students and professor examining a patient's leg
Physical therapy students conduct an experiment in the physical therapy research lab.

Launch Your Physical Therapy Career

The physical therapy degree program at AdventHealth University will prepare you to become a leader in the field of physical therapy practice and research. By the time you graduate, you’ll have hundreds of hours working in simulation and learning labs, hospital settings, and rehab centers, as well as participating in research projects that you can then share with your colleagues to continue advancing the field of physical therapy.

As the population continues to age, employment for physical therapists is expected to grow 11% by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s much faster than the average growth for all other occupations.

Because of the wide range of needs and the ever-growing demand for physical therapy, where you practice really is up to you. Physical therapists work in diverse settings, including: 

  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Schools
  • Private clinics
  • Sports and fitness facilities
  • Corporate settings

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Outcomes

When you graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from AdventHealth University, you’ll be part of a growing alumni network of physical therapists who excel in both clinical and research careers throughout the world.

The rigorous physical therapy curriculum we’ve created prepares students to succeed on the licensure exams required to practice as a professional. The outcomes from 2024-2025 for our physical therapy degree program are exceptionally high:

2-Year Average for Graduates in 2024 and 2025

  • Graduation Rate: 84.4%
  • Licensure Exam First-attempt Pass Rate: 79%
  • Ultimate Licensure Exam Pass Rate: 100%
  • Employment Rate: 100%
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Take the First Step. Start Your Application.

As you work toward your doctor of physical therapy degree, you’ll develop skills, make connections, and learn to approach your care with uncommon compassion. In the AdventHealth University physical therapy program, your experiences will provide you with the training to confront any challenge you may face in your career of service. Get started on your application today.