Physical Therapy Degree, Program Information at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Find Colleges Offering Physical Therapy Degree.

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Physical Therapists
Job Description
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.
Salary and Wages
San Antonio, TX
- Total Employment: 900
- Average Annual Salary: $81,380
- Average Hourly Rate: $39.12
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 172,948
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 219,752
- Percent Job Growth: 27.06%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Physical Therapy

	Total
Overall
All Students	34

By Gender
Male	8
Female	26

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	-
Black	-
Asian	3
Hispanic	12
White	17
Unknown	2

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Angelo State University

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 17

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
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Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Texas State University - San Marcos

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 42

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Town Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

3601 4th Street, Room 3B305A
Lubbock, TX 79430

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 48

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers

Texas Woman's University

304 Administration Dr
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 93

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

The University of Texas at El Paso

500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 23

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

The University of Texas Medical Branch

301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 47

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 38

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers