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Updated April 16, 2026
The following list includes the names of higher education institutions that offer a postprofessional DPT (Transition) program for physical therapists licensed in the United States.
Programs are listed according to delivery method. Please keep in mind that the programs are not always referred to as "transition" programs; other descriptors include "bridge," "postprofessional," "transitional," or "DPT."
One element shared by all of the transition programs is that they are offered to U.S.-licensed physical therapists; that is, graduates of an accredited physical therapist professional education program. Postprofessional DPT (Transition) programs are not accredited by CAPTE, as it currently accredits only professional (entry-level) physical therapy programs.
If you have any questions about the list or have information about other transition programs, please contact Student Recruitment.
Disclaimer: Inclusion on this list of programs does not indicate approval or endorsement by APTA or the accreditation of these programs of study by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
On-Site Only Programs
California
Loma Linda University
School of Allied Health Professions
Nichol Hall, Room A-620A
Loma Linda, CA 92350
909-558-4632, ext. 83171
Fax: 909-558-4291
Everett Lohman III, PT, DSc
Michigan
Andrews University
Department of Physical Therapy
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0420
800-827-2878 or 269-471-6076
Fax: 269-471-2867
Kim Ferreira, PT, PhD
New York
New York University
380 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10010
212-998-9415
Fax: 212-995-4190
Wen K.Ling, PT, PhD
Distance Learning Only Programs
Arizona
A.T. Still University
Arizona School of Health Sciences
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-219-6187
Fax: 480-219-6100
Tammy Roehling, PT, DPT, PhD
University of Medical Sciences Arizona
1001 Bishop St, Ste. 1035
Honolulu, HI 96813
P: (808)867-2900
F: (844)894-3712
Email: info@umsaz.org
Contact: Ms. Quinell Kumalae
Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
10501 FGCU Blvd S
Fort Myers, Fl 33965
239-745-4312
Rob Sillevis, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, CFC, MTC
Massachusetts
Northeastern University
College of Professional Studies
Bouve College of Health Science
101 Belvidere St.
Boston, MA 02115
617-304-9253
Adam Thomas, PT, DPT, ATC
Minnesota
The College of St. Scholastica
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
1200 Kenwood Ave.
Duluth, MN 55811
218-723-6362
Fax: 877-287-8719
Chad Oppelt
Montana
University of Montana
School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
135 Skaggs Building
Missoula, MT 59812-4680
720-507-8333
Fax: 406-243-2795
Steve Tepper, PT, PhD, FAPTA
New York
Utica University
Postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
1600 Burrstone Road
Utica, NY 13502-4892
315-792-3010
Fax: 315-223-2530
Deanna Errico, PT, DPT, ATC
Email Grad Admissions
North Carolina
Winston-Salem State University
601 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
FL Atkins 340
Winston Salem, NC 27110
336-750-2198
Fax: 336-750-2192
Nancy Smith, PT, DPT, PhD
Pennsylvania
Arcadia University
450 South Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
215-572-2950
Fax: 215-572-2157
Kshamata Shah, PT, PhD
Virginia
Shenandoah University
1775 N. Sector Court, Suite 219
Winchester, VA 22601
540-665-5523
Fax: 540-665-5530
Cameron Bolton, PT, DPT, OCS
Combination of On-Site and Distance Learning Programs
Kentucky
Evidence In Motion
1650 Lyndon Farm Ct, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40223
Kristin Smith, PT, DScPT
DPT with a focus in musculoskeletal management, as well as dual DPT/certification programs in geriatrics, pelvic health, manual therapy, sports and pain science.