一級物理治療師的主要職責包括– (a) 在跨專業環境下為接受服務者進行體格能力評估，提供支援及治療，並統籌受助者的康復療程； (b) 在健康服務的範疇內協助策劃物理治療服務及和其他有關機構聯絡； (c) 舉辦以物理治療為題的研討會及講座，推行有關促進健康的計劃，以及製作健康教育材料； (d) 通過大眾傳媒發放有關健康的資訊； (e) 為初級員工及其他職系人員提供在職訓練； (f) 策劃並參與有關物理治療的研究和健康教育項目；及 (g) 執行相關的行政工作。 (備註：以上的工作主要為兒童及他們的家庭提供服務。 可能須不定時工作。)

A Physiotherapist I is mainly deployed on – (a) conducting assessment of physical fitness and musculoskeletal aspect, gross motor skills, providing support and therapy, and co-ordinating for the rehabilitation of clients in a multidisciplinary setting; (b) assisting in the planning of physiotherapy service in the health service setting and coordination of services with other parties; (c) giving talks and lectures on physiotherapy, conducting related health promotion programmes, and producing health educational materials; (d) disseminating health information through mass media channels; (e) giving on-the-job training to junior staff and officers in other grades; (f) participating in planning and conducting physiotherapy related research and health education projects; and (g) performing administrative duties. (Remarks: The above duties mainly involve providing services for children and their families. May be required to work irregular hours.)