Alex Habegger PT, DPT, OCS

7006 Chad Colley Boulevard
Fort Smith, AR 72916
HS-219
(479) 401-6027
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Alex Habegger is an assistant professor in the school of physical therapy. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2016 from the University of Saint Mary and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Exercise Science. He has practiced as a physical therapist in Nebraska treating a variety of patients with a focus in orthopedics in the acute care, home health, and outpatient settings.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth KS (May 2013 – May 2016)
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln NE (August 2009 – May 2013)

Accomplishments

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Functional Dry Needling Level 1

Areas of Expertise/Interest

Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

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Have questions about the application process, our campus, or even curriculum requirements? Schedule a 1 on 1 virtual meeting with one of our admissions representatives today!

ACHE DPT accepts applications annually beginning with the opening of the PTCAS application cycle. Early application is recommended, as ACHE PT runs on a rolling admission process – we start offering admission early in the cycle.

Application cycle opens: June 17, 2024
Priority deadline: October 1, 2024
Final deadline: April 1, 2025
PTCAS: ptcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/logi

Application Process

Complete the online 2024-2025 application through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).

Optional but strongly preferred: Submission of the CASPer® online situational judgement test by date of application submission. (CASPer® availability beginning April 2024).

Submit all official transcripts, including coursework currently in progress through PTCAS by date of application submission.

Submit personal statement – the statement requirements are outlined on the ACHE DPT program page in PTCAS.

Submit 2 letters of reference via PTCAS

NOTE: Letters of reference can come from faculty in previous higher-ed experience, physical therapists, employers, etc. At least one letter from a physical therapist is preferred. Substitutions can be taken on a case-by-case basis.

Complete a bachelor’s degree by May 2025.

Complete all prerequisite coursework as outlined below by application submission and no later than May 2025:

Psychology (3 credit hours)
Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab (8 credit hours)
Biology with lab (7-8 credit hours)
Chemistry with lab (8 credit hours)
Physics or Biomechanics with lab (7-8 credit hours)

Contact the PT Office of Admissions with any questions about the application/enrollment process. Email: admissions.pt@achehealth.edu

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