Physical therapists, trained as doctoral-level movement experts, optimize health, enhance mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life with personalized rehabilitation strategies.
EIM's hybrid accelerated program model enables DPT learners to graduate in just two years, significantly faster than traditional pathways.
*The data presented on this page is sourced from Lightcast, accessed [03 05 2024], which utilizes information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Quarterly Consensus of Employment and Wages (QCEW).
Employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 21 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. *
About 15,213 openings for physical therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. *
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to expand access to physical therapy in rural and urban environments, enhance community health promotion opportunities or replace workers who retire.
The median annual wage for physical therapists is $97,718. *
EIM powered the first hybrid accelerated DPT program in the country, and this model has successfully achieved full accreditation and graduated multiple cohorts of well-prepared physical therapists in less time. The innovative model increases access to physical therapy education and decreases student debt impact by getting students into the workforce faster.
The DPT program is a two-year, hybrid accelerated model structured with approximately 50% of coursework online, 20% in person during hands-on labs, and 30% in clinical education experiences. Traditional brick and mortar programs are typically three years or more in length.
Hear From Our Team
As EIM’s Academic Officer of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), I support our university partners in the development of DPT programs, ensuring excellence in curriculum, accreditation, and academic operations. Collaborating closely with program directors and faculty, I drive initiatives to elevate outcomes and prepare future physical therapists. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our comprehensive DPT program, which prioritizes collaboration with stakeholders and fosters strong relationships with accrediting bodies and clinical partners. Through effective leadership, organizational expertise, and transparent communication, we strive to set new standards of excellence in physical therapy education.