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NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:
Physiotherapist
Description of the job profile
Treatment, prevention, recuperation or re-adaptation of people suffering from a disease, injury, or deformity, by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.

 - Perform fitness evaluations and determine physical limitations
 - Identify and document their client’s goals
 - Provide joint mobilisations and/or massages when needed
 - Advise and educate patients on what strengthening exercises to perform
 - Develop research studies to know new techniques or applications
 - Liaise with other health professionals
Economical sector
Tertiary
Country
Spain
Qualifications required
University studies: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Total number of training hours
6000
Knowledge
Knowledge Description Level
Health and Medicine Knowledge of Human Anatom and Biomechanics Level 7
Law Knowledge of Health legislation and of the Health System Level 4
Psychology and Socio-pedagogy Knowledge of Human Physiology and Psychology Level 5
Sciences and Mathematics Knowledge of Biology Level 5
Skills
Skill Description Level
Analytical thinking Intuitive thinking and logical reasoning Level 6
Customer care Capacity to understand patients´ needs Level 5
Computer Skills Good level of computer dexterity Level 4
Lifelong learning Willingness to continually expand and enhance one\'s knowledge and abilities Level 6
Manual dexterity Be able to practice manual therapy and also to work with axiliary tolos (hook, needle, etc.) Level 7
Competences
Competence Description Level
Adaptability Adaptation to new teachnics and treatments Level 6
Communication competences Ability to communicate with the patient Level 5
Customer care Willingness to help/assist the patient Level 8
Self-development Continuing training Level 7
Teamworking Team work when working at a clinic Level 6
Previous Experience
No needed, but it is advisable for physiotherapist to know the latest techniques and researches.
Personal Attitude
Physiotherapists need to have good general physic condition in order to stand up during the whole working-day and to provide joint mobilisations and/or massages.
Self-employed physiotherapists need to be flexible regarding working timetables.

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