Physiotherapists help clients to recover from disorders of the back or musculoskeletal system through the use of manipulation and supportive techniques, specialist equipment and physical exercise. They correct spinal problems and injuries by applying manual force or adjusting with their hands or specialist equipment. Physiotherapists often also take patients' general health, lifestyle and well-being into consideration to provide more holistic treatments.
The Job Scope
Undertaking patient consultations at home and within practices and clinics
Making physical examinations
Taking a patient's pulse, heart rate or blood pressure
Diagnosing and treating disorders and ailments
Assessing and planning treatment requirements
Providing education and advice about lifestyle, exercise and movement
Skills Required
Kind and communicative
Exceptional active listening skills
Analytical
Good health and fitness
Academic Requirement
Degree in Physiotherapy
A-Level
CCD (Science Stream)
STPM
CGPA 2.75 (Science Stream)
Australian Matriculation
70% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (including 1 Science / Mathematics)
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
B6 in 5 subjects (including 1 Science subject / Mathematics)
Other Foundation in Science
cGPA 2.75 or 55% or CCC (Foundation in Science / Foundation in Engineering / Foundation in Biosciences)
Salary Range
FRESH GRADUATE
An entry level physiotherapist earns an average salary of RM2,200 per month.
SENIOR LEVEL
On the other end, a senior level physiotherapist with 8+ years of experience earns an average salary of RM8,060 per month
