Physiotherapist

Assesses and treats movement problems, pain and physical limitations using exercise, rehabilitation and hands-on techniques. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Physiotherapist do?

Assesses and treats movement problems, pain and physical limitations using exercise, rehabilitation and hands-on techniques.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR450 000 p.a.SeniorR650 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Clinical assessment · EssentialExercise prescription · EssentialRehabilitation · EssentialManual therapy · ImportantPatient communication · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy — University of Cape Town

BSc Physiotherapy — University of the Western Cape

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What does a Physiotherapist do?

Assesses and treats movement problems, pain and physical limitations using exercise, rehabilitation and hands-on techniques.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Clinical assessment, Exercise prescription, Rehabilitation, Manual therapy, Patient communication.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.