Professions

advanced physiotherapist

ESCO

Advanced physiotherapists are highly specialised. They make complex decisions and manage risks in unpredictable contexts and within a defined area. They may focus on a specific area of clinical practice, education, research or professional management.

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Required qualifications
contribute to quality physiotherapy services
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create solutions to problems
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respond to changing situations in health care
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manage a healthcare unit budget
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educate on the prevention of illness
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inform policy makers on health-related challenges
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adjust physiotherapy interventions
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manage physiotherapy staff
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develop strategic plans for physiotherapy services
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contribute to continuity of health care
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promote health and safety policies in health services
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provide physiotherapy diagnosis
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manage clinical risk
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use e-health and mobile health technologies
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prescribe tests for physiotherapy
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empathise with the healthcare user
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triage clients for physiotherapy
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record healthcare users' progress related to treatment
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advocate health
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measure effectiveness of the service provided
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use different communication channels
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manage healthcare users' data
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deal with emergency care situations
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develop physiotherapy services
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provide advanced clinical practice in physiotherapy
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provide health education
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provide self management support
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prescribe healthcare products
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contribute to the rehabilitation process
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adhere to health well-being and safety
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provide information on the effects of physiotherapy
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communicate in healthcare
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develop therapeutic relationships
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provide learning support in healthcare
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follow clinical guidelines
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collect healthcare user's general data
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advise on healthcare users' informed consent
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prescribe medication
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comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
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comply with legislation related to health care
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listen actively
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supervise physiotherapist assistants
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conduct physiotherapy assessment
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adhere to organisational guidelines
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manage healthcare staff
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conduct health related research
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work in a multicultural environment in health care
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develop plans related to the transfer of care
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promote inclusion
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interact with healthcare users
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provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health
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ensure safety of healthcare users
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supervise physiotherapy students
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apply organisational techniques
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interpret medical results
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engage in physiotherapy research
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develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
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apply context specific clinical competences
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develop plans related to client discharge
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triage clients
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refer healthcare users
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work in multidisciplinary health teams
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maintain physiotherapy equipment
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accept own accountability
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formulate a treatment plan
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