Manage physiotherapy staff

Description

Recruit, train, manage, develop and supervise physiotherapy staff where appropriate, ensuring provision of a clinically effective service to clients, recognising the need for further training both for oneself and other physiotherapy staff.

Alternative labels

develop physiotherapy staff
manage staff of physiotherapy
manage physiotherapy personnel
supervise physiotherapy staff
recruit physiotherapy staff
manage physiotherapy-staff

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Manage physiotherapy staff is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Physiotherapist: Physiotherapists are autonomous health professionals who are responsible for developing, maintaining or restoring motor function and movement throughout the lifespan using evidence-based practice. They relieve pain and treat or prevent physical conditions associated with injury, disease or other impairments. Physiotherapists empower patients and their carers to manage the condition outside clinical settings. They work within their scope of practice and their professional Code of Conduct. 
Advanced physiotherapist: 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.

Optional skill

Manage physiotherapy staff is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Manage physiotherapy staff – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022