Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Department of Physical Therapy


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