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The Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the Division of Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University
The faculty, staff, students, and alumni share a great sense of pride in the 50+ year history and accomplishments of the Physical Therapy Program of The Ohio State University. The program is energized by its location within a vibrant and diverse University whose slogan is to “Do Something Great.” The school spirit, the traditions, and loyal alumni enrich the academic and clinical practice environment of the Physical Therapy Division within the Ohio State University Medical Center.
It is with this sense of "Buckeye Pride" that we assert that the mission of the Physical Therapy Division of The Ohio State University is to create the future of physical therapy through discovery, leadership, and education.
Our vision is that the Physical Therapy Division of The Ohio State University will be among the nation's truly great physical therapy programs.
Our Core Values
Excellence We pursue and expect excellence in what we do and how we do it. Discovery The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions are pursued though our cutting-edge research.
Professionalism Integrity, teamwork, diversity, and respect are integral to being part of the physical therapy program at The Ohio State University.
Evidence-based practice We expect that our students use the best available evidence, combined with critical thinking, problem solving skills and patient values, when making physical therapy practice decisions.
Lifelong learning We strive to instill in our students a lifelong love of learning.
Service We are dedicated to, and enriched by, the outreach mission of Ohio State as a land-grant university. Our service takes a variety of forms and approaches to provide education and hands-on assistance to benefit our local community, the people of Ohio, and ultimately the people of the world.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Acreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
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