Physiotherapists
About this career
£34,581
Median salary
New workers start around £16,916.81. Normal pay is £34,581 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £50,811.10.
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Jobs
Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.
About this career
- Monitors patient’s progress and liaises with others concerned with the treatment and rehabilitation of patient, and refers patients requiring other specific medical attention.
- Supervises physiotherapy assistants.
- Offers advice and education on how to avoid injury and promote patient’s future health and well-being.
- Explains treatment to and instructs patient in posture and other exercises and adapts treatment as necessary.
- Plans and undertakes therapy to improve circulation, restore joint mobility, strengthen muscles and reduce pain.
- Writes up patients’ case notes and reports, maintains their records and manages caseload.
- Examines medical reports and assesses patient to determine the condition of muscles, nerves or joints in need of treatment.
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Speaking
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Mathematics
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Courses
Sports Rehabilitation with Sports Therapy or Strength and Conditioning
- Course code: UF5762, UF5762/3, UF5763
- Level: 6
- Qualification: BSc (Hons) top-up
- Awarding body: University of Plymouth
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time, Part-time
Strength Conditioning and Sports Coaching
- Course code: UF3593, UX3594
- Level: 5
- Qualification: Foundation Degree
- Awarding body: University of Plymouth
- Duration: Two years (full-time), three years (part-time)
- Course type: Full-time, Part-time
Sport and Fitness
- Course code: DSL1
- Level: 1
- Qualification: Diploma
- Awarding body: Edexcel
- Duration: One year
- Course type: FREE (Eligibility Applies), Full-time