Summary
Orthopedic Therapist is a professional role responsible for they help restore, maintain and maximize patients’ physical movement, function and wellbeing after injury, illness or disability using therapeutic exercises, manual therapy and patient education to improve mobility, reduce pain and prevent future issues within their specialized field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Orthopedic Therapist is a professional role responsible for they help restore, maintain and maximize patients’ physical movement, function and wellbeing after injury, illness or disability using therapeutic exercises, manual therapy and patient education to improve mobility, reduce pain and prevent future issues within their specialized field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- work in private offices and physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, physiotherapy hospitals, patients' homes, and nursing homes the role is physically demanding involving manual therapy and standing for long periods requiring managing emotionally challenging/complex patient cases.
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
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Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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