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Physiotherapist
Assesses, diagnoses, treats and prevents disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.
Also known as: Physical Therapist
Skills assessment authority
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)Occupation lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
Visas for Physiotherapist
Main tasks
- Administers muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests to identify and assess patients' afflictions
- Treats patients to reduce pain, improve circulation, strengthen muscles, improve cardiothoracic, cardiovascular and respiratory functions, restore joint mobility, and improve balance and coordination
- Treats patients using the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, ultraviolet and infra-red light, and ultrasound
- Reviews, monitors, assesses and evaluates programs and treatments
- Consults with other Health Professionals about patients' conditions, needs and progress
- Educates patients on their physical health conditions, and provides them with structured management plans
- Advises patients, families and guardians about procedures to be practised at home
- Maintains records of patients' treatments, responses and progress
- Develops and implements screening and preventative health promotion programs
Specialisations
Musculoskeletal PhysiotherapistNeurological PhysiotherapistPaediatric PhysiotherapistSports and Exercise Physiotherapist
Registration & licensing
Registration or licensing is required.
State nomination
8 state(s) nominate Physiotherapist for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:
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