Physical Therapy Programs in Kansas - KS

Practicing physical therapy in Kansas can be very rewarding and seems to be a wise career choice for many in the medical field.  Since 1999 the number of professionals practicing physical therapy in the state has nearly doubled to 1,600.  Average annual salaries for physical therapists in Kansas have also gone up by about 30% in the same time period.  However, the educational requirements are quite demanding and require dedicated students to complete.  Currently in the United States, virtually all new physical therapists must earn a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree.  A few schools also offer a master’s degree and some older practicing professionals may only have a four-year bachelor’s degree.  However, in time, all physical therapy education programs in the United States are expected to phase into DPT programs.

The state of Kansas must approve the medical school at which applicants receive their education.  Generally, any school approved by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME) will also be deemed acceptable to the KSBHA.  According to the LCME, there is only one medical school in Kansas that is approved.  However, there are a variety of Kansas physical therapy schools offered through online universities.

In order to renew their licenses, physical therapists in Kansas must also complete 40 hours of continued education every two years.

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Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Physical Therapists in Wichita, Overland Park and Kansas City, Kansas may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Wesley Medical Center, Via Christi Regional Medical Center, and Saint Francis Health Center.