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20250616605Study and analyze the medical condition; develop a physical therapy plan and program; follow up their implementation; record the therapeutic data; teach the injured and their relatives how to perform the exercises and movements; adjust and regulate the devices used in the treatment; and prepare and keep the documents and reports related to physiotherapy.
Some or all of the following licenses, certificates or degrees may be required to work in this career.
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognize the limits of one`s own sc...
Comply with and apply the main points of health well-being and safety policy and procedures, in acco...
Adhere to organizational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of ...
Adjust physiotherapy interventions based on reevaluation of the client`s response to treatment.
Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so th...
Advocate for health promotion, well-being and disease or injury prevention on behalf of clients and ...
Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques...
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluat...
Apply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialized techniques.
Employ a set of organizational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set...
The use of mechanical means to understand the function and structure of biological organisms.
Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's anagraphic data and provi...
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and...
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers...
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening ...
Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentati...
Undertake physiotherapy assessment, incorporating data collected from subjective, physical examinati...
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
Participate in activities that promote quality, particularly in the acquisition and evaluation of eq...
Contribute to the rehabilitation process to enhance activity, functioning and participation using a ...
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritizing, organizing, directing/facilitating action and ...
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's h...
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining he...
Develop a safe, effective and efficient quality physiotherapy service.
Organize discharge planning, when applicable, across a range of healthcare settings, communicating e...
Organize transfer of care, when applicable, across a range of healthcare settings, communicating eff...
Contribute to the development of systems, policies and procedures for the provision of physiotherapy...
Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacitie...
Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their car...
The characteristics and methods of a surgical intervention performed in emergency cases.
Understand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behavior. Be empathet...
Employ cognitive behavioral treatment techniques for those whose treatment involves cognitive re-tra...
Undertake different levels of engagement in research activities to improve the quality of, and evide...
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, ad...
Embrace a leadership role in the organization and with colleagues as to provide coaching and directi...
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respirat...
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healt...
Formulate a treatment plan and evaluation (analysis) based on collected data following assessment us...
General medicine is the fundamental practice of medicine in which the physician deals with common il...
Geriatrics is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and care of diseases and ...
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, resp...
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
The practice used to treat diseases or maintain overall health using water.
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in...
Medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions.
Communicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed abo...
Interpret, integrate and apply results of diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests and other investigati...
The study of movement and its causes.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as...
Maintain the physiotherapy equipment and supplies, ensuring that equipment is safe and fit for purpo...
Manage a healthcare unit budget. Collaborate in budget planning processes including cost of supplies...
Improve the quality and safe delivery of healthcare, placing special emphasis on identifying those c...
The managerial tasks and responsibilities required in a health care setting.
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligat...
Recruit, train, manage, develop and supervise physiotherapy staff where appropriate, ensuring provis...
Use a problem-solving approach to develop and measure recommendations for improving the quality of p...
The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized...
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical special...
Neurology is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorde...
Obstetrics and gynecology is a medical specialty that deals with women's health, covering the diagno...
A specialized area of physiotherapy for the management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, based on...
orthopedics is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and repair of deformitie...
Pediatrics is a medical specialty that provides comprehensive health care for children from birth th...
Pharmacology is the study of drugs, their sources, chemical composition and properties.
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
Prescribe healthcare products, when indicated, for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to the cli...
Prescribe medications, when indicated, for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to the client`s ne...
Promote adherence to local, regional, and national Health and Safety legislation, policies, guidelin...
Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, valu...
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
Provide information on therapeutic outcomes and any inherent risks to the client making sure he/she ...
Provide the necessary support to facilitate learning for clients, carers, students, peers, support w...
Provide a physiotherapy diagnosis/clinical impression of the client`s condition, working with the cl...
Provide evidence-based information and strategies on self management to the client.
Identify possible treatment protocols for the challenges to human health within a given community in...
Psychiatry is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental and psycholog...
The human behavior and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, l...
Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring...
Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especi...
The methods and procedures used to help an ill or injured person restore lost skills and regain self...
Treatment focused on the management of the airways in various medical conditions or situations such ...
Cope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situatio...
The group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultur...
Prevention and treatement of injuries or conditions resulted from a physical activity or sport.
Supervise and provide learning opportunities for physiotherapist assistants.
Supervise, educate and provide learning opportunities for physiotherapy students.
The essential procedures in surgical practice such as the principle of safe surgery, the pathophysio...
Massage techniques used to relieve pain and alleviate other symptoms associated with a number of dif...
Triage clients for physiotherapy, prioritizing their assessment and indicating where additional serv...
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telepho...
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance t...
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use for...
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working...
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competenc...