Physical Therapy School In California

With more than four decades of dedication to graduate health sciences education, USAHS is a preeminent institution for physical therapy programs. We invite you to join our collaborative community at our California physical therapy school where trailblazing faculty and students share a commitment to reshaping lives and leading advancements in the physical therapy profession.

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a beacon of innovation for physical therapy schools in California. We remain committed to excellence in PT education through an ever-evolving curriculum shaped by faculty expertise and student insights. The blended learning approach marries rich online instruction with immersive lab experiences. This ensures from the very beginning that students engage in formative simulations and patient-actor role-play that are hallmarks of the curriculum at our California physical therapy school.

At the USAHS physical therapy school in California, our DPT students gain proficiency and confidence with hands-on training in our Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICPs). Here, you’ll immerse yourself in lifelike scenarios within our simulated hospital and home settings, integrating cutting-edge technology to prepare you for diverse clinical placements. We are one of the select physical therapy schools in California—and nationwide—with simulation labs dedicated exclusively to our rehabilitative sciences programs.

The faculty of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program are renowned educators and clinicians, with a diverse range of specialties. Our vast network of more than 350 faculty practitioners with expertise across a spectrum of physical therapy disciplines, bring rich clinical insight to our DPT curriculum. Our faculty leverages their extensive knowledge to enrich the USAHS physical therapy program in California. Additionally, they engage with patients in various settings, contribute to scholarly research and serve on boards of esteemed professional organizations. This academic community at the PT school in California is committed to fostering the growth of future physical therapy leaders through a curriculum that’s as dynamic as the profession itself.

USAHS is proud of its extensive community: We have more than 10,000 alumni from our physical therapy programs, including many from our California physical therapy school. This network is strengthened by ongoing collaboration with faculty and peers to provide a solid foundation for your career in PT.

We uphold a tradition of social responsibility within the physical therapy community that reflects our status as a Certified B Corp™ institution. Our ethos is rooted in service, ecological stewardship and ethical integrity. We integrate service learning through our PT Pro Bono clinic within our physical therapy program in California—and the rest of our campuses—to enrich the clinical training of our students. We also champion the progression of the PT field through proactive student and educator advocacy.