Welcome to NYU Steinhardt's Department of Physical Therapy, located in the Gramercy section of New York City and close to world-class teaching hospitals.
Degrees
Master of Arts
Pathokinesiology
Post-Professional Degree
With a concentration in pathokinesiology, the post-professional Master of Arts in physical therapy trains physical therapists to become scientific thinkers.
Doctoral
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Entry-Level Degree
Start your physical therapy career with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree to gain the knowledge and clinical training necessary to practice physical therapy.
Doctoral
Doctor of Physical Therapy
For Practicing Physical Therapists
Boost your physical therapy knowledge through the Doctor of Physical Therapy for practicing professionals. Full-time and part-time options are available.
Advanced Certificate
Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
The Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy certificate helps professional PTs develop the clinical skills to gain orthopedic specialist credentials.
Doctor of Philosophy
Physical Therapy Research
Graduates of the post-professional Research in Physical Therapy PhD are prepared for rigorous research careers in the profession of physical therapy.
Doctor of Philosophy
Rehabilitation Sciences
Prepare for a fulfilling academic career in research and teaching in the rehabilitation sciences through interdisciplinary study across health fields.
About Us
Meet our Department Chair and learn more about the Physical Therapy Department at NYU Steinhardt.
Learn More About Us
News and Events
From Pianist to Physical Therapist: Meet Acclaimed Musician and New DPT Student Arthur Migliazza
An award-winning pianist, Arthur is now pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Learn more about the intersection of his passion for music and movement.
Physical Therapy Practice in the Time of COVID-19
We connected with Clinical Assistant Professor Louis Iannuzzi, PT, DPT, to discuss how the global pandemic has impacted his work as a Clinical Wound Specialist at Bellevue Hospital Center's Department of Dermatology.
Studying Stigma: A Conversation with Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Ericka Merriwether on Chronic Pain, Obesity, and Discrimination
We sat down with Dr. Merriwether to discuss part of her research that examines relationships between chronic pain and race- and weight-based discrimination.
DEPARTMENT OF
Physical Therapy
380 Second Avenue, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212-998-9400
Email: steinhardt.pt@nyu.edu