Lincoln Memorial University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is an in-person program in Knoxville, Tennessee. Over the course of nine semesters in three years, the curriculum prepares students to knowledgeable, skilled, reflective, and collaborative physical therapists. The curriculum includes integrated clinical education experiences and 34 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences. This program is ideal for students pursuing careers in contemporary rehabilitation.
To learn more about the program, check out other sections of the website, as well as the catalog.
For more information, contact DPTKnoxville@LMUnet.edu.
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Accelerated pathways (GPA, and 3+3). Finish your bachelor’s and DPT degree in 6 years. No GRE required. |
Dedicated coursework for interprofessional education and board preparation.
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98% graduation rate and 90% NPTE ultimate pass rate. (Data from 2024-2025 graduating cohorts)
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Physical Therapy, ranked by U.S. News and World Report, as #14 in "Best Health Care Jobs" in 2024
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91% employment rate, with 51% employed in the Appalachian region. (Data from 2024-2025 graduating cohorts)
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Physical therapist median pay is $99,710 per year, $47.94 per hour.
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Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Lincoln Memorial University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditationsupport@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Dr. Brittney Gunterstockman at 865-338-5724 or email b.gunterstockman@LMUnet.edu.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Lincoln Memorial University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Please contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4500, for questions about the accreditation of Lincoln Memorial University.
The Lincoln Memorial University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is a member of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) which supports academic institutions to strive for excellence in physical therapist education. We encourage faculty, clinical educators, academic administrators and students interested in pursuing teaching to check out acapt.org.
