Physiotherapist - ANZSCO 252511

Physiotherapist assesses, treats and prevents disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease. Registration or licensing is required.

Physiotherapists may perform the following tasks:

• assess the physical condition of patients to diagnose problems and plan appropriate treatment
• use a range of techniques to strengthen and stretch muscles and joints to improve patient mobility (such as massage, hydrotherapy, breathing and relaxation techniques)
• perform spinal and peripheral joint mobilisation and manipulation
• use equipment such as heat packs, ice packs, exercise equipment, ultrasound and electrotherapy to ease pain, reduce swelling and improve range of movement
• retrain patients to walk or teach them to use devices such as walking frames, splints, crutches and wheelchairs
• educate patients, their families and the community to prevent injury and disability and to lead healthy lifestyles
• plan and implement community fitness programmes
• maintain patient records.

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Physiotherapist?

The assessment authority for this occupation is Australian Physiotherapy Council (APS ) and APS skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.

You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from APS if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Physiotherapist, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.