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Physiotherapist

Aliases: Physiotherapy Doctor

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Physiotherapist is expected to perform include:

Treating patients suffering from metabolic diseases, body injuries, stiffness, paralysis, neuritis, etc.

Treating the patients by massage, exercise and use of heat, light, water, electricity and special therapy machines and techniques

Assisting and instructing patients on performance of corrective, reducing and other physical exercises

Customizing and designing appropriate therapies catered to patient's level of impairment

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from clinic to clinic

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and those who have Both their Legs Impaired (BL), Both Eyes Low Vision (B.LV) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – Bachelor of Physiotherapy

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

In-depth knowledge of human anatomy

In-depth knowledge of different therapies for different body parts

Skilled in working with specialised tools such as hydrotherapy pools, ultrasound, laser machines and electrotherapeutic equipment

Proficient in handling equipment and machines used in physiotherapy

Knowledge of medical practices

Knowledge of up-to-date advances in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

Experience of working with patients with complex disabilities

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ⁴

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁵

Government and private medical colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.kanpuruniversity.org/syllabus/bpt.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Intern → Physiotherapist → Senior Physiotherapist → Head of Physiotherapy Department → Medical Director/Superintendent

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - ? 5,000 to ? 50,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Minimum experience of internship required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Hospitals

Nursing homes

Self-employed

Medical colleges

Sports teams and complexes

Community health centres

Rehabilitation centres

Fitness centres

Defence establishments

KEYWORDS

Physiotherapist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2264.0100	Physiotherapist
ISCO 2008	2264	Physiotherapists
NIC 2008	86904	Activities of nurses, masseures, physiotherapists or other para-medical practitioners
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/dd3-group-a.pdf
3	http://www.ijoem.com/article.asp?issn=0019-5278
4	http://www.indiaeducation.net/careercenter/medical/physiotherapy
5	http://www.minglebox.com/medical/colleges/category/physiotherapy-occupational-health-and-ergonomics
6	http://www.cii.in/sectors.aspx?enc=prvePUj2bdMtgTmvPwvisYH+5EnGjyGXO9hLECvTuNu2yMtqEr4D408mSsgiIyM http://career.webindia123.com/career/options/health_medicine/physiotherapy/intro.htm
7	www.censusindia.gov.in
8	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx

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