Physical Therapy

Overview

• A Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is awarded following the successful completion of the program that consists of intense academic and clinical work spread over six semesters and three summers. 
• Students are prepared as generalists, but also have an opportunity to investigate specialized aspects of physical therapy through numerous clinical exposures. The program of study consists of 112 credit hours of graduate course work. These hours are divided among classroom, clinical, and research activities.

Career Possibilities

The enormous popularity in the physical therapy profession the past few years has increased demand for physical therapists considerably. Subsequently, it is expected that the employment market will continue to be strong. Employment for physical therapists in 2016, compared to employment in 2006, is projected to grow 30-40% in Nevada. Future demands will be most affected by population growth, economic growth, and the spread of managed care. Students graduating with this degree will be entry-level physical therapists. Areas of practice include, but are not limited to:

• Hospitals

• Private Practice

• Home health agencies

• Outpatient rehabilitation centers

• Offices and clinics of physicians and nursing homes

• Academia