NYIT: School of Health Professions, Behavioral & Life Sciences


Karen Friel, DHS, PT
Assoc. professor and chair Physical therapy

Dept of Physical Therapy Building 500, Room 501 Northern Boulevard Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 Phone:516.686.7696 Fax: 516.686.7699 Email: nyitpt@nyit.edu

Physical therapy

		The department of physical therapy offers a combined Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (B.S./D.P.T.) and a direct Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program. this program is available at the Old Westbury campus.
	Physical therapy promotes optimal health and overall quality of life through the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions that impede proper movement and cause physical pain. As part of professional health care teams, physical therapists design and supervise programs for patients that alleviate or eliminate their symptoms, and work with both patients and their families to design preventive procedures and lifestyle modifications that maximize recovery.
	Why NYIT?
	Fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Combined B.S./D.P.T. option offers opportunity to students at all educational levels Draws on the educational and research resources of NYCOM. Click here to visit the physical therapy department Web site for more details
	Your future
	Government statistics indicate a significant rise in the demand for licensed physical therapists in the coming decade, due in large part to the needs of an aging population. Your NYIT degree will prepare you to work as a physical therapist in hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation facilities, sports medicine, schools and other health care settings. You’ll also be prepared for state licensing and for post-graduate study.