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
Dr. Brad Beauvais is an educator and consultant in the field of health care management with a primary focus on quality improvement via innovative financing strategies and executive leadership development. He holds degrees from Colorado State (BS, MBA), the University of Oklahoma (MA in Economics) and Penn State University (PhD in Health Policy and Administration). He has also served as a Fellow for the Commission on Accreditation Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), was awarded a Joseph M. Juran Fellowship in Quality Leadership and earned his Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Dr. Beauvais retired from the United States Army at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2015, culminating a 20-year military career as the Associate Dean at the Army Medical Department Center & School Graduate School with a concurrent appointment as an Associate Professor with the Army Baylor Master of Healthcare and Business Administration Program. He joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in January 2019.
