Physiotherapy technicians and assistants provide physical therapeutic treatments to patients in circumstances where functional movement is threatened by injury, disease or impairment. Therapies are usually provided as per rehabilitative plans established by a physiotherapist or other health professional.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Physiotherapy technicians and assistants - from $1,623 to $5,373 per month - 2024.
- A Physiotherapy technicians and assistants typically earns between $1,623 and $3,157 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $1,909 and $3,811 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Administering manual treatments such as massage therapy or pressure point therapy
- Administering electrical modality treatments, ultrasound and other physical therapies using specialized techniques and equipment
- Instructing, motivating, safeguarding and assisting patients as they practice physical exercises, relaxation techniques and functional activities
- Conferring with physiotherapists or other health care providers to evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment
- Monitoring and recording patients' progress during treatments, including measuring their range-of-joint motion and vital signs
- Fitting patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and other physical supportive devices such as crutches, and instructing patients in the use of such devices
