Is a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Worth It? If you’re dreaming about helping patients restore their mobility and quality of life, and you’re exploring what it would take to become a physical therapist, you may be wondering, “Is a degree in physical therapy worth it?” The answer to this question depends, of course, on your personal career goals. Some people choose to become physical therapist assistants because only a two-year associate degree is required. It’s true that pursuing a doctorate takes time and effort; however, there are countless advantages to earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. To that end, let’s look at some of the factors that make a Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree the best first step on an exceptional career Read more
Keith B. McWilliams, OTD, OTR/L, DRS
Interim Program Director, OTD Program—Dallas, TX campus
Dr. Keith McWilliams is a client-centered and innovative occupational therapist with more than eight years of experience in brain and spinal cord injury treatment and research, oncology treatment, management, budgeting, training/program development and client/family relations. Dr. McWilliams is based at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Dallas, TX campus.
Dr. McWilliams received his Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) from Maryville University Saint Louis. He was a NCAA Men’s Basketball athlete, being a member of the 2003-04 NCAA Tournament team and a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) champion. In 2013, Dr. McWilliams became a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), awarded by the Brain Injury Association of America and a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS).
He earned a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) from Texas Woman’s University in 2016. He is one of the first graduates to receive the degree in Texas. His capstone project focused on Driver Rehabilitation for clients with acquired brain injury. Dr. McWilliams joined the University in 2018.
