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Physiotherapist
Occupation Code: 2264
Alternative titles: Physical Therapist, Orthopaedic Physical Therapist, Sports Physiotherapist
Job description and duties
Physiotherapists are responsible for alleviating pain and preventing/treating physical conditions brought about by injury, illness or other impairments. A Physiotherapist is typically expected to:
• Assess and diagnose patients in order to decide on an appropriate treatment plan
• Develop a rehabilitative programme according to the needs of the patient
• Deliver interventions to relieve pain and help patients increase mobility through various approaches including exercise, manual
therapy, electrotherapy modalities and other
equipment
• Update patients’ medical records and note
their condition over time
• Educate patients on how to prevent further
injury
• Liaise with patients’ relatives and carers and
involve them in the treatment process
• Remain up-to-date with the latest research
and advancements
• Promote health, well-being and disease
prevention and educate patients/customers
• Participate in the training, teaching and supervision of new recruits and students
(where applicable)
• Liaise with other health professionals and
participate in multidisciplinary meetings to contribute to a collaborative working environment
• Participate in research projects
Work environment
Physiotherapists may work in the public and private sector in clinical settings such as
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