Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists work with patients to assist with rehabilitation and injury recovery by utilizing physical therapy and mobility training practices. He or she may personally design therapy treatments, but will often work with certified physical therapists. Physiotherapists generally supervise several physical therapists in a hospital, clinical, or private care setting. He or she may be responsible for performing interviews, hiring staff, firing staff, and completing employee reviews. Physiotherapists follow physician orders, and must follow specific treatment guidelines for each patient.
These professionals also often meet with various medical staff to discuss treatment programs, patient progress, and assess particular treatment options for certain cases. Other common duties include: supervising staff, keeping accurate patient records, updating medical staff on patient progress, testing patient abilities, and arranging follow up treatments.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physical therapy is required to become a physiotherapist. A physiotherapist is also required to hold a valid licensed. Basic anatomy knowledge, disability law knowledge, experience with physical therapy equipment, the ability to lift and move disabled patients, and a positive disposition are all preferred skills. Due to an aging population, the field of physiotherapy is expanding and has a current growth rate of about 27%.
The average salary of an experienced physiotherapist is about $66,200 per year.
