Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Are you interested in the human body and how it functions? A career in physical therapy might be right for you!
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Eastern Washington University prepares students for successful careers as physical therapy practitioners. Students gain practical experience while learning from our skilled faculty. Our graduates practice in clinics, hospitals, and practices across the country.
Our nationally-ranked program has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country.
Get hands-on learning experience in our well-equipped research and anatomy labs.
Our diverse faculty is nationally recognized and respected in the profession.
You'll complete a year of clinical internships with over 300 sites to choose from.
Our graduates have a high pass rate on the licensing exam and are highly sought after as employees in the profession.
For more curriculum information, visit our curriculum page.
Our class sizes are kept small each year to ensure that you get optimal learning opportunities, comprehensive instruction, and meaningful clinical experiences.
“With every patient I am utilizing verbal and nonverbal communication to build rapport and trust. I try my best to empower them by giving them education on their own resiliency and provide them with tools they can utilize in their lives.”
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We are proud of the long tradition of excellent clinical education our students receive from the dedicated clinical faculty affiliated with our program.
Clinical education at EWU consists of 32 weeks total of physical therapy internships during the third year of the program and Integrative Clinical Education (ICE) during the summer between the first and second year of the program. The third-year internships will be two 10-week internships and one 12-week internship. Students are required to complete one internship in acute care, one in a rehabilitation setting and one in an elective setting. Students must leave Spokane for at least one of the internships. All students must complete and show proof of required immunizations before starting the first internship.
Washington State (RCW 43.43.830 et.seq) businesses and organizations are required to conduct criminal background checks of prospective employees or volunteers who may have unsupervised access to children under sixteen years of age or developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults during the course of their employment or involvement with the business or organization. A disqualifying conviction will prevent employment or a clinical internship.
The graduates of the DPT Program are eligible to sit for state licensure examinations. We admit 38 students each fall.
| Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 | Two Year Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 97.5% | 98.7% |
| NPTE Pass Rate | 100% | 97.4% | 98.7% |
| Employment Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Any party who has a vested interest in the Department of Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University may file a complaint against the program or an employee of the program. Complaints can come from constituents within the program (e.g., faculty members, staff members, students) or outside the program (e.g., employers of the program’s graduates, off-campus supervisors, professionals, etc.). The nature of the complaint determines the steps that should be taken:
If you require further assistance in filing a complaint, contact the department chair, Dr. Kimberly Cleary at 509.828.1375 or kcleary@ewu.edu.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Eastern Washington University is accredited by the:
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If needing to contact the program directly, please call 509.828.1354 or email dpt@ewu.edu.