Physiotherapy Assistant

THE WORKING DAY

Physiotherapy assistants make a difference to the lives of our patients every day by helping them recover from a range of illnesses and conditions. It is also a route to becoming a physiotherapist.

Working with a physiotherapist, your work could involve:

setting up equipment
showing patients how to use mobility aids
helping patients prepare for treatment (including helping with dressing and undressing)
working on exercises with patients
writing reports and updating patients’ records

You may people with a range of conditions, including:

neurological e.g. stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s
neuro musculoskeletal e.g. back pain, whiplash associated disorder, sports injuries, arthritis
cardiovascular e.g. chronic heart disease, rehabilitation after heart attack
respiratory e.g. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE ME?

Physiotherapy assistants need to be:

happy to be hands-on with patients
willing to demonstrate exercises
able to use gym equipment
good listener/calm/understanding
happy to talk to and work with groups
able to follow procedures
able to motivate people
willing to work alone or in a team
physically fit

You will also need:

organisational skills
good communication skills
ability to explain treatment to patients

WHAT'S NEXT?

There are no set entry requirements for Physiotherapy Assistants. Employers expect good numeracy and literacy and some experience or qualifications in health or social care. Employers may ask for GCSEs in English and Maths. They may ask for a BTEC or equivalent vocational qualification in health and social care. Employers often ask for relevant work experience.

Physiotherapy Assistant

THE WORKING DAY

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