Therapy Professional n.e.c.
Tasks
- Provides support and guidance to patients regarding hereditary conditions and genetic testing..
- Diagnoses and treats behavioural problems in animals.
- Adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated.
- Prevents, recognises and treats injuries incurred playing sports or doing exercise and helps people manage injuries and rehabilitate themselves.
- Manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure.
- Diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required.
- Prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 17% 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
£29,696 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for therapy professional n.e.c. is £29,696
562 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 562. 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 therapy professional n.e.c. roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £29,696 per year. That is about £2,475 per month or £15.23 per hour. New workers generally start on £15,285, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £38,545
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, 562 people are employed in the region.
