Physiotherapist

Medicine, Healthcare & Social Services

ANZSCO ID 2525

Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.

A bachelor degree in physiotherapy is needed to work as a Physiotherapist. Many workers have a postgraduate qualification.

Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency is required.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Administering muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests to identify and assess physical problems of patients
Designing treatment programs to address patients' problems
Treating patients to reduce pain, improve circulation, strengthen muscles, improve cardiothoracic, cardiovascular and respiratory functions, restore joint mobility, and improve balance and coordination
Using the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, ultraviolet and infra-red light and ultrasound in the treatment of patients
Reviewing, continually monitoring, assessing and evaluating programs and treatments
Consulting with other Health Professionals as required about patients' problems, needs and progress
Instructing patients and their families in procedures to be continued at home
Recording treatments given and patients' responses and progress
Developing and implementing screening and preventative health promotion programs

28.7% Growth

61% Full-time Share

$1,701 Avg Pay/Wk

43,000 Workers

35 years Avg Age

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