Physiotherapist help doctors in recovering and rehabilitating a patient from a state of incapacity, due to any kind of genetic defect or the defects occurred as a result of an accident or any kind of illness. For doing their job in an appropriate manner they must have a thorough knowledge of the human anatomy and the way the bones, muscles and nerves move. Physiotherapists treat a wide range of ailments, so specialization is possible in areas such as paediatrics, orthopaedics, sports physical therapy, neurology, and clinical electrophysiologic and cardiopulmonary therapy.
The work profile of a physiotherapist is preventive, restorative and rehabilitative. As such is quite challenging but at the same time, lucrative too. They are supposed to be qualified to do the physical examination, conduct assessments to determine a diagnosis process, select appropriate physical therapy interventions and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. Physiotherapists use various therapeutic intervention techniques to treat a patient like X-rays, Ultrasounds etc. Although the work of a physiotherapist may tend to be physically strenuous as it involves physically lifting and supporting patients. In spite of this physical stress, their profession brings them much satisfaction, since it involves relieving patients of pain and helping them recover from specific physical ailments.
With the changed living conditions, lifestyles and high-stress levels there has been an increase in the diseases and ailments affecting the large population all over the world. This is peculiar in the third world, including the Indian subcontinent, thereby making the role of a physiotherapist even more important in today’s context. So there is a good scope to make this career, not only good in monetary fortunes but also good in getting high respect in the society.
Physiotherapist Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Aspiring candidate should hold a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) to become a Physiotherapist. For this course, he should be 10+2 passed or equivalent examination with physics, chemistry, biology and English. At least 50% of marks should be secured in each of these subjects.
Age Limits
The minimum age should be 17 years.
Physiotherapist Required Skills
- Physiotherapists must be able to build a rapport with patients and maintain communication with relatives and carers as well as other healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists, GPs, health visitors, district nurses and social workers.
- They should also be tolerant, patient, a team player and compassionate; be level-headed, practical and have good communication skills.
- They also have attention to detail, continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to physically and emotionally demanding work; manual dexterity and good coordination.
How to become a Physiotherapist?
To become a Psychotherapist the aspiring candidates has to follow the given steps:
Step 1
After clearing +2 exams preferably in the medical stream the aspiring candidates have to get admission into Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) course having a duration of 3 to 4 years is some reputed college. Some institute may take a Common Entrance Test to provide admission to this course.
These exams are generally held in the month of May-June and consist of Objective type questions on the subject of English, Physics, Chemistry; Biology through a number of questions and pattern may vary from test to test.
Step 2
After completing this three half years of BPT Degree course six months compulsory training one can opt. for some job is private or state-run hospitals or go for private practice after obtaining the necessary affiliation with respective medical councils or go for higher specialised courses like Master of Physiotherapy etc. in the respective fields.
List of Institutes Providing Courses related to Physiotherapist.
- Institute of Physical Handicapped, New Delhi (www.iphnewdelhi.in)
- Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Gwalior (www.Inipe.gov.in)
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (www.gndu.ac.in)
- Bihar College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Patna (www.bcpo.co.in)
- Guru Jambeshwar University, Hisar (www.gjust.ac.in)
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, New Delhi (www.igipess.du.ac.in)
Physiotherapist Job Description
- Physiotherapist job include is applying preventive, restorative and rehabilitative.
- Giving therapies to their patients to get them back to normal working condition.
Physiotherapist Career Prospects
There is a lot of scope for those who are joining physiotherapist as a career in the present scenario. Apart from joining a private or government hospital as a physiotherapist, younger professionals can find lucrative placements with huge salaries in corporate hospitals, offices or sports teams as permanent members of the medical team.
Physiotherapist Salary
A physiotherapist can expect to get Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 to start with although depending upon the competence of the individual professionals. There is a lot of money in private practice as well and it only gets better for candidates as they win the trust of the patients and the goodwill is spread by word of mouth to attract more patients to the clinic.
With a boom in the healthcare sector, there are other areas too where these professionals are highly in demand. With a couple of years dedicated work and some experience along with a masters degree could lead a Physiotherapist to earn as high as Rs.25,000 per month.
