Physiotherapy assistant
Physiotherapy assistants work with patients to manage their condition and improve movement.
Typical Salary
£24,000 – £29,000
per year
Working Hours
37–42
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a physiotherapy assistant, you would:
- talk to patients about their treatment plan
- show patients how to use mobility aids
- demonstrate and work through exercises with patients
- monitor progress and update records
- work closely with physiotherapists and other health professionals
Skills needed
- sensitivity and understanding
- the ability to work well with others
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- to be flexible and open to change
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- customer service skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- knowledge of psychology
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
Career progression
With experience and further qualifications, you could:
- become a senior physiotherapy support worker
- train to become an assistant practitioner
- take an accredited degree to qualify as a physiotherapist