252511 PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Occupation Overview:

Physiotherapist belongs to the occupation unit group of 2525 PHYSIOTHERAPISTS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a physiotherapist must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Key Tasks:

Assesses, treats and prevents disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease. Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative Title:

Physical Therapist

Specialisations:

Aquatic Physiotherapist
Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist
Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Gerentological Physiotherapist
Maori Physiotherapist (NZ)
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Neurological Physiotherapist
Occupational Health Physiotherapist
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Sports Physiotherapist

Skills Assessment Authority:

The Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) is the designated authority for assessing skills and competencies related to the occupation of physiotherapist for the purpose of migrating to Australia.

UNIT GROUP 2525 PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

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

Occupation:

252511 Physiotherapist

Australian Visa Options for 252511 PHYSIOTHERAPIST

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252511 PHYSIOTHERAPIST