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Physiotherapist
Restore mobility, strength, and confidence through guided care.
Physiotherapists assess movement, create rehabilitation plans, and coach patients through recovery and prevention.
Typical salary band
$60k - $115k
Profile intensity
59.5
Typical tasks
- Assess injuries and movement restrictions
- Develop rehabilitation plans
- Deliver exercise and manual therapy
- Track progress and adjust treatment
A day in the role
- Review referrals and patient notes
- Hands-on assessment and treatment sessions
- Exercise coaching and home-plan education
- Progress documentation and follow-up planning
Industries
- Hospitals
- Sports
- Rehabilitation clinics
- Private practice
- Community care
Education paths
- Physiotherapy degree
- Clinical placements
- Licensure
Career profile
Future outlook
Demand: Very strong in aging, sports, and post-operative populations.
Trend: Preventive health and rehabilitation demand continue to rise. The career profile and labour-market context were reviewed against the BERUFENET activity fields (data status: 28 July 2026).
Automation risk: Low
Profile by dimension
PurposeMedical
Cognitive Style59
People Focus83
Work Tempo60
Structure Need61
Creativity30
Task Complexity51
Responsibility61
Stress Resilience71
Core skills and strengths
AssessmentMotivationManual therapyDocumentationEducation