Mission for the Doctor of
Physical Therapy Program
The Doctoral Program in Physical
Therapy, in alignment with the mission of The Rutgers School of Health Professions, graduates
entry-level physical therapists who are prepared to engage in contemporary practice as movement
specialists. The faculty and students embody the core values of the physical therapy
profession and are committed to evidence-informed practice, education, scholarship, and service.
Vision for the Doctor of
Physical Therapy Program
The Vision of the Rutgers Department of
Rehabilitation and Movement Science DPT Program is the education of entry-level physical
therapists who will be leaders and collaborators in clinical practice, education, scholarship, and
service. Graduates will be skilled movement specialists who use clinical and scientific evidence
to achieve optimal client activities and participation to promote wellness and health equity in
communities. The DPT program shall be an integral and valued component of RBHS, recognized as
one of the nation's premier physical therapy academic programs.
Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences 
