physiotherapist

The specific duties of a physiotherapist include the following:

• assessment of patients: your primary duty as a physiotherapist is to assess your patient's physical abilities and range of mobility. You make observations and use various techniques to gain a full understanding of the patient's condition.
• diagnosis: you work to diagnose your patient's condition and identify the underlying causes of their symptoms. A good diagnosis is essential in providing the correct treatment.
• development of treatment plans: recovery and rehabilitation is an ongoing process, and you develop comprehensive treatment plans to aid in that process. You consider the patient's condition, symptoms, and overall health. All of this information is then factored in when putting the plan together.
• deliver treatment: once the treatment plan is put together, you carry out any necessary treatment. You use various techniques, including massages and manual therapy, to help the patient recover from their condition.
• communicate with other healthcare professionals: as a physiotherapist, you also work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the patient receives the best possible care. You share information about the patient's condition to coordinate their care.

As a physiotherapist in India, you typically work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres, and private practices. Your work environment depends on the type of physiotherapy you practice, your location and the type of patients you work with.

There will likely be common aspects to your job, regardless of the specifics of your role. For example, you work in a clinical setting where you can access various resources that assist you in your role. In many cases, you have access to facilities designed for exercise so that your patients can perform any necessary exercises. Travel is also possible, especially if you work for a private practice with multiple branches.

Your colleagues in physiotherapy will mostly be other healthcare professionals. You may work with other physiotherapists occasionally to consult on complex cases. When a patient's care needs extend beyond physiotherapy, you collaborate with doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, occupational therapists, pharmacists, to ensure your patient gets the care they need. Private practices are often small organisations, so you may find yourself working closely with administrative staff like administrative assistants and office administrators in this setting.

Being a physiotherapist in India is quite flexible in terms of schedule. If you work full-time for an employer, you will likely have a full workweek of 37-48 hours with the potential for paid overtime. Part-time roles are also available, with hours that are agreed upon when you take the job. Working in private practice can sometimes be inconsistent when it comes to hours. For example, you may have several appointments scattered throughout the day.

As a physiotherapist in India, you can expect a positive job outlook in the coming years. There is a growing number of people seeking physiotherapy services, and the demand for qualified and skilled physiotherapists is increasing as a consequence. Additionally, the Indian government is taking steps to improve access to healthcare services—including physiotherapy—which is expected to create even more job opportunities for physiotherapists in the future.

You also have the opportunity to specialise in different areas, such as paediatrics, sports physiotherapy, and more. A specialism can help you stand out in the job market and increase your earning potential

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• a wide variety of training and development opportunities
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• get paid on a monthly basis
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The demand for physiotherapists in India is growing. According to the WHO (World Health Organisation), India should have at least one physiotherapist per 10,000 residents and does not currently meet that ratio, meaning this is an expanding profession.

Once you have your Bachelor's in Physiotherapy (BPTh), you can apply to become a practising physiotherapist. The Indian Association of Physiotherapy maintains a strict code of ethics and standards among its members.

Unless a physiotherapist has trained to be a doctor as well as a physiotherapist, a physiotherapist is not a doctor in India. Doctors can prescribe drugs and other medicines, whereas physiotherapists deal with exercises and physical treatments.

The rules on practising physiotherapy in other countries will vary depending on the country. Sometimes, you will need a license from the relevant authority in the country you wish to work in. You may even need to study for some time in that country to earn additional qualifications.

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