How do I become a community physiotherapist
Get qualified to work as a community physiotherapist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
The average salary for Australian Community Physiotherapists is currently $1,800 per week ($93,600 annually). These are median figures that include the salaries for new graduates as well as experienced therapists.
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There are approximately 47,000 Physiotherapists working in Australia right now, some of these are Community Physiotherapists. This is a high-growth occupation and job opportunities are expected to grow by at least 28.7% in the next 3-5 years.
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You can become a Community Physiotherapist in Australia with a Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Physiotherapy) followed by a Master of Physiotherapy Practice. You must then obtain professional accreditation with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Community Physiotherapist careers
Community Physiotherapists are registered Physiotherapists who treat their clients and provide physical therapies in private homes, workplaces, and residential care facilities. They develop physical exercises and therapy programs to help clients recover and rehabilitate from injury as well as achieve a greater range of movement and a higher quality of life.
As a Community Physiotherapist you could be conducting a nerve functionality test to assess the physical capacity of a woman who has been injured at work, designing exercises to help a young teen with a physical disability increase joint functionality, carrying out therapeutic massage to help an elderly client manage back pain, attending a new client with a leg injury who has just been discharged from hospital, or providing advice to the carer of a disabled client on daily exercises for improved circulation and muscle strength.
Community Physiotherapists are constantly on the move, so you’ll need to be highly organised and willing to travel to your clients. At the same time, you’ll need a well-developed sense of compassion and be committed to the recovery and optimal physical condition of your clients.
