Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
Also known as
Physio, physical therapist
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and be on call
- Usually work in hospitals and health clinics and may travel locally
- May do physically demanding work
- Need to be accurate, safety conscious and communicate well
Typical tasks
- Develop medical treatment plans
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition
- Analyse patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
- Record patient medical histories
- Enter patient or treatment data into computers
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments
- Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments
- Collaborate with health care professionals to plan or provide treatment
- Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses
- Treat patients using physical therapy techniques
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $77.1K | $95.7K-$132.8K | $151.4K |
Tips from AUT graduates
Professional registration
Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
registration@physioboard.org.nz
04 471 2610
https://www.physioboard.org.nz/