Physiotherapists
Snapshot
Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 17700 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $1154 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | below average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | moderate |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- 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.
Job Titles
- Physiotherapist