Department of Physical Therapy
Dean of the College of Health Professions: States
Chair: Fleming Walsh
Associate Chairs: Elchert, Lammers
Associate Professors: George, Fleming Walsh
Assistant Professors: Durham, Elchert, Lammers, O'Brien, Verhoff, Weaver
Associate Professors of Teaching: VanZant, Volansky
Instructors of Teaching: Huber, Koehler
Accreditation
The programs of study in physical therapy are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; accreditation@apta.org; 1-703-684-2782 or 1-703-706-3245.
Program Options
The Physical Therapy program offers two options, Traditional and Weekend PTA to DPT Bridge Program (WEC). The Traditional program is a six-year program with a bachelor’s degree being received at the end of the fourth year and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree received after the sixth year. The Weekend PTA to DPT Bridge Program (WEC) is designed for individuals who are licensed physical therapist assistants with completed baccalaureate degrees from an accredited institution recognized by the University. After successful completion of less than three years of graduate study, students in the WEC program also receive a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Mission and Goals of the Program
The mission of the physical therapy program at The University of Findlay is empower students to help transform society by optimizing movement and function to improve the lives and well-being of those they serve.