What implications does the DPT degree have for the workplace and employability?
None for certain, though there may be individual exceptions. In the current health care environment, and depending on the employer, the DPT graduate will not necessarily be favored over the MPT or BSPT graduate. Since licensure to practice does not distinguish among degrees; the BSPT, MPT, and DPT are all permissible. As more professional (entry-level) programs make the transition to or develop at the doctoral level, the overall number of graduates will offer a credible basis for the collection of data regarding employability and performance of the DPT graduate. For now, the implications of the DPT degree for the workplace and employability are unclear.
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