Is being a physiotherapy assistant a good fit for you?
Helps physiotherapists treat people with injuries and movement problems. Carries out routine treatments and records how patients are doing.
What the work involves
- Coaches, motivates and keeps patients safe as they practise exercises and activities.
- Writes notes on each patient's progress.
- Watches how patients respond to treatment and passes results to the physiotherapist.
- Teaches patients good body movement and ways to move better, such as water exercise.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a physiotherapy assistant is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.