2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Physical Therapy
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Administration
Michael Furtado, PT, DPT, EdD
Program Chair and Associate Professor
Shelley Smith, Assistant to the Chair
Contact Information:
Phone: (817) 735-2952
Fax: (817) 735-2518
DPHT@unthsc.edu
Admissions
Contact Information:
Phone: (817) 646-1495
Email: admissions@unthsc.edu
Mission
Creating solutions for a healthier community by producing highly qualified doctors of physical therapy, and leading in education, professional service, clinical service, and research activities.
Vision
Be the team of choice for education, discovery, and health care.
Values
The faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy embrace the seven core professional values as stated by the American Physical Therapy Association. These values are recognized as tenants of a doctoring profession. Faculty model these values and integrate them into the curriculum, while encouraging our students to do the same. These core values are integrated and synthesized through evidence-based learning and service learning opportunities. The seven core professional values are:
- Accountability
- Altruism
- Compassion/caring
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Professional duty
- Social responsibility
About the Department of Physical Therapy
Curriculum
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