一級物理治療師的主要職責包括– (a) 進行體格能力評估，提供支援及治療，並統籌受助者的康復療程； (b) 執行相關的行政工作，包括管理物理治療服務單位； (c) 在健康服務的範疇內協助策劃物理治療服務； (d) 舉辦以物理治療為題的研討會及講座，製作健康教育材料，以及推行有關促進健康的計劃； (e) 參與大眾傳媒的健康教育活動； (f) 為初級員工及其他職系人員提供在職訓練；及 (g) 策劃並參與有關物理治療的研究和健康教育項目。 (備註：可能須不定時工作。)

A Physiotherapist I is mainly deployed on – (a) conducting assessment of physical competence, providing support and therapy, and co-ordinating for the rehabilitation of clients; (b) performing related administrative duties including taking charge of a physiotherapy service unit; (c) assisting in the planning of physiotherapy service in the health service setting; (d) giving talks and lectures on physiotherapy, conducting related health promotion programmes, and producing health educational materials; (e) disseminating health information through mass media channels; (f) giving on-the-job training to junior staff and officers in other grades; and (g) participating in planning and conducting physiotherapy related research and health education projects. (Remarks: May be required to work irregular hours.)