Professional Physical Therapy Launches Student Loan Repayment Program for Physical Therapists
Professional Physical Therapy has introduced the RISE program, offering eligible physical therapists up to $50,000 in student loan repayment support over five years of full-time employment. The initiative aims to address financial barriers faced by current and future professionals entering a field with growing demand but high educational costs. The company stated that payments will increase annually—starting at $5,000 after the first year—and be made directly to qualifying student loan servicers through program administrator Clasp. Open to licensed physical therapists as well as DPT students graduating in 2026–2028, RISE is part of a broader effort by Professional Physical Therapy to attract and retain talent amid rising education costs. This comes after federal changes effective July 1, 2026, eliminated Graduate PLUS Loans for new borrowers. The program reflects the company’s commitment to long-term investment in clinicians’ careers.
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