Mission for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
The doctoral program in physical therapy, in concert with the mission of the Rutgers
School of Health Professions, strives to graduate entry-level physical therapists who
are engaged in contemporary practice, with faculty and students who embody the
core values of the physical therapy profession and who are committed to humanistic
principles through education, scholarship, service, and practice. Graduates will be
knowledgeable and skilled movement specialists who use best evidence to optimize
activities and participation and promote wellness across the life span.
Vision for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
The vision of the Rutgers University doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) program is to prepare physical therapists
who will be leaders and collaborators in best clinical practices, education, scholarship,
and service.
The vision for the Rutgers University D.P.T. faculty is to achieve recognition as
worldwide leaders and innovators in physical therapist education, research, practice, and
service.
The vision of the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences is to be an
integral and valued component of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences aspiration to be recognized as one of the
best academic health centers in the United States.
Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences 
