Physiotherapist
Tasks
- Monitors patient’s progress and liaises with others concerned with the treatment and rehabilitation of patient, and refers patients requiring other specific medical attention.
- Supervises physiotherapy assistants.
- Offers advice and education on how to avoid injury and promote patient’s future health and well-being.
- Explains treatment to and instructs patient in posture and other exercises and adapts treatment as necessary.
- Plans and undertakes therapy to improve circulation, restore joint mobility, strengthen muscles and reduce pain.
- Writes up patients’ case notes and reports, maintains their records and manages caseload.
- Examines medical reports and assesses patient to determine the condition of muscles, nerves or joints in need of treatment.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 7% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£29,875 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for physiotherapist is £29,875
1,800 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,800. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for physiotherapist roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £29,875 per year. That is about £2,490 per month or £15.32 per hour. New workers generally start on £17,980, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £53,170
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,800 people are employed in the region.
