Physical Therapy
WELCOME
DPT at UCA Family Day
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Central Arkansas offers a PhD in Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and a credentialed Residency in Pediatric Physical Therapy Program. The UCA Department of Physical Therapy began graduating students in 1972 as the first PT Program in the state of Arkansas. As a member of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Physical Therapy is chaired by Nancy B. Reese, PhD, PT. The Department of Physical Therapy web site provides resources for prospective students, clinical faculty, and physical therapy alumni. See our FAQ Sheet of frequently asked questions regarding the UCA DPT Degree.
UCA DPT SLIDE SHOW
View our UCA PT Slideshow 2014 to learn more about the UCA Physical Therapy program including pictures of the Physical Therapy Center, the Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience lab, DPT Students in lab, presenting research and attending community outings as well as pictures of the UCA campus.
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Physical Therapy Open House – April 17
The Department of Physical Therapy will host an open house on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 2:30-4:30. Guests will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and students while touring the Physical Therapy Center. The event is come and go. Spring 2015 PT Open House & Campus Map.
Faculty and Students Present at CSM
Twenty-five UCA DPT students attended the APTA Combined Sections Meeting held on February 4 – 7 in Indianapolis. Seven members of the UCA Physical Therapy faculty also attended and presented research. See News and Events for complete list.
Mission
The mission of the UCA Department of Physical Therapy is to develop autonomous physical therapist professionals and scholars who are practicing collaboratively in the global, clinical and research communities and to model excellence in education, research and service.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Central Arkansas is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email:accreditation@apta.org; website:http://www.capteonline.org. Filing a complaint with CAPTE: If you have a question about the department’s accreditation status or wish to express a concern about accreditation, you are encouraged to contact CAPTE.
 
Location
The Department of Physical Therapy is a member of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences where programs in psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, dietetics, and athletic training are also provided. The Department is housed in the Physical Therapy Center, which includes over 40,000 square feet of teaching, lab and research space. The PT Center is located on Bruce Street across from the Farris Center between the Prince Center and Estes Stadium (see campus map below). The building emergency plan (PTC Emergency Procedures) is provided below.
Faculty Position Announcement
The Department of Physical Therapy is currently accepting applications for the position of tenure at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning as early as June 1, 2015. Successful applicants will possess a PhD or clinical doctorate in physiology, pharmacology, physical therapy, or a related field and have demonstrated competence in teaching one or more of the following: human physiology, pharmacology, pathology, or imaging. Applicants can view the ad posting at https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/1597
UCA Physical Therapy Article: A Brief History
“A brief history of physical therapy at UCA” by UCA Archivist Jimmy Bryant appears in the October 29, 2012 edition of the Log Cabin Democrat. The article can be viewed at the following link.
Links
“You Can Be Me” Video and Information for Prospective Students: www.beapt.org
Arkansas Physical Therapy Association (ArPTA)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Department of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Center, Suite 300
201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway, AR 72035
501-450-3611 I FAX 501-450-5822 I pt@uca.edu I uca.edu/pt