Higher Education - High Point, North Carolina, United States
The Department of Physical Therapy began in January of 2011. Effective May 12, 2020, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education elevated our status to approved for accreditation.The Department currently consists of internationally renowned faculty and the world-class Human Biomechanics and Physiology Lab. The Human Biomechanics & Physiology Laboratory houses our clinical entity: Targeted Enhanced Athletic Movement (TEAM). TEAM translates the evidence produced by the Human Biomechanics & Physiology Laboratory and by other scientists from around the globe into the clinical practice of injury prevention, athletic development, and rehabilitation. We are growing rapidly driven by an innovative vision so please visit with us regularly as we continue our exciting journey.Vision: The High Point University Department of Physical Therapy will be diverse, student-centered, community-engaged, and a global leader in physical therapy education, research and clinical practice.Mission: The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy is to promote excellence in clinical practice by:· Recruiting and developing leaders within the health professions who actively engage in meaningful collaborative educational, research, clinical, and service experiences.· Creating autonomous, ethical, and compassionate evidence-based clinicians and scientists who maximize the quality of life in the communities they serveValues: As a Department, we value inclusivity and professionalism as demonstrated by:IntegrityAccountabilityGrowthRespectIntrinsic MotivationHumilityCollegiality