Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport prepares students for a career as a physical therapist, consultant, educator, administrator, and clinical scholar. The program focuses on alleviating physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Program courses include: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, physical growth process, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport (LSUHSC-S)

1216 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD

Are you ready to start your medical education at Louisiana's premiere teaching hospitals?  LSU Health in Shreveport may have the educational training you need. LSUHSCS offers Doctorate's, Master's, and Bachelor's degrees in various healthcare fields like

• Cardiopulmonary Science
• Medical Technology
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapy- and other rehabilitative services
• Biomedical Sciences
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

LSUHSCS is part of Louisiana State University, one of Louisiana's public state universities. It is the ideal school to get your medical education because the school is located in a large hospital complete with a Burn Unit that functions as the area's ONLY Level One Trauma Center, a cancer unit, and a Children's Hospital that is affiliated with St. Jude.

Researchers in the School of Medicine conduct work in state-of-the-art laboratories in Biomedical Research Institute. Other clinical work and most of the classroom work are conducted at the nearby University Hospital.

Tuition varies between programs and financial aid is available. Residents of Louisiana pay in-state tuition rates because LSU is a public state school. LSUHSCS also provides continuing medical education to the area's local medical community. This supports the school's mission to provide lifelong learning to its doctors and other health professionals.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LSUHSC-S offers a doctorate degree program in physical therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physical Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physical therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 34.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $87220

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).