Physiotherapy assistant, Kaiāwhina haumanu tinana
Also known as
- Physio assistant, physical therapy assistant, physiotherapist aide, rehabilitation assistant, chiropractic assistant
Physiotherapy assistants work with physiotherapists to help people recover from illness and injuries and manage health conditions.
Your pay could be
$72K
Lower
$76K to $83K
Most common
$87K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Physiotherapy assistants
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and be on call
- usually work at hospitals and health centres and may travel locally
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be safety conscious, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- assist patients with therapeutic exercises
- maintain clean and tidy work spaces
- educate patients on injury management and prevention
- maintain clinical records
- prepare exercise and mobility equipment
- assess patients' physical abilities
- monitor and record patient progress
- teach whānau and family management techniques
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- to pass a police check
- a First Aid Certificate
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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