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Mercer University Department of Physical Therapy This is the official page of the Mercer University Department of Physical Therapy. The inaugural class of 28 students matriculated in August of 2010.

As an integral part of the College Health Professions, located on the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta, Georgia, the Department of Physical Therapy program is pleased to offer programs for professional and post-professional study and an on-site clinic. The professional program in physical therapy offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. This innovative, 8-semester prog

ram is a comprehensive entry-level professional education. Post-professional programs include residencies, fellowships, and continuing education opportunities for licensed physical therapists. Mercer’s APTA credentialed Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy is a 12-month program and is the first in the state of Georgia associated with a University. Under the leadership of Joe Donnelly, PT, DHS, OCS, director of post-professional education, the first group of 8 residents completed this advanced study of program in December, 2010 and is its fourth cohort is currently in the midst of their residencies. The Residency in Neurologic Physical Therapy, a collaborative with The Shepherd Center began in January 2011. Mercer Physical Therapy is our on-site practice, connected to our professional and post-professional education programs. Mercer Physical Therapy aims to be a center of clinical excellence providing comprehensive physical therapy services for individuals in the Metro Atlanta area.

08/07/2025
Busy day in Integumentary class with Drs. Wendland and Biven. Students performed diabetic foot screenings on patient vol...
08/07/2025

Busy day in Integumentary class with Drs. Wendland and Biven. Students performed diabetic foot screenings on patient volunteers, callous removal and debridement on oranges.

Congratulations to all of our DPT and Post-Professional Alumni who successfully passed their APTA Specialist Certificati...
07/07/2025

Congratulations to all of our DPT and Post-Professional Alumni who successfully passed their APTA Specialist Certification Exams! We have posted those that we know about--if you were successful, let us know in the comments, and we will add you to the post!

Dr. Andrew Wolverton (OCS)

Dr. Preston Sparks (OCS)

Dr. Ryan Prater (OCS)

Dr. Nate Arnett (OCS)

Dr. Olivia Hocevar (OCS)

Dr. Rachel Seals (NCS)

Dr. Kristen Nicolosi (WCS)

Dr. Andrew Teare-Ketter (OCS)

Congratulations Marlo Joseph, DPT Class of 2027! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
13/05/2025

Congratulations Marlo Joseph, DPT Class of 2027! We are so proud of your accomplishments!

Look who came to the Hooding Ceremony.
09/05/2025

Look who came to the Hooding Ceremony.

Mercer DPT Class of 2025.
09/05/2025

Mercer DPT Class of 2025.

09/05/2025

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