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Unit Group

2624 Physiotherapists

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

2624 Physiotherapists

Assess, diagnose, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

262431 Physiotherapist

Assesses, diagnoses, treats and prevents disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.

Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative title

  • Physical Therapist

Specialisations

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
  • Neurological Physiotherapist
  • Paediatric Physiotherapist
  • Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Administers muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests to identify and assess patients' afflictions
  • Treats patients to reduce pain, improve circulation, strengthen muscles, improve cardiothoracic, cardiovascular and respiratory functions, restore joint mobility, and improve balance and coordination
  • Treats patients using the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, ultraviolet and infra-red light, and ultrasound
  • Reviews, monitors, assesses and evaluates programs and treatments
  • Consults with other Health Professionals about patients' conditions, needs and progress
  • Educates patients on their physical health conditions, and provides them with structured management plans
  • Advises patients, families and guardians about procedures to be practised at home
  • Maintains records of patients' treatments, responses and progress
  • Develops and implements screening and preventative health promotion programs