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2525 - Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease.

Tasks

• administering muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests to identify and assess physical problems of patients
• designing treatment programs to address patients' problems
• treating patients to reduce pain, improve circulation, strengthen muscles, improve cardiothoracic, cardiovascular and respiratory functions, restore joint mobility, and improve balance and coordination
• using the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, ultraviolet and infra-red light and ultrasound in the treatment of patients
• reviewing, continually monitoring, assessing and evaluating programs and treatments
• consulting with other Health Professionals as required about patients' problems, needs and progress
• instructing patients and their families in procedures to be continued at home
• recording treatments given and patients' responses and progress
• developing and implementing screening and preventative health promotion programs

Specialisations

• Aquatic Physiotherapist
• Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist
• Continence and Women's Health Physiotherapist
• Gerentological Physiotherapist
• Maori Physiotherapist (NZ)
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
• Neurological Physiotherapist
• Occupational Health Physiotherapist
• Paediatric Physiotherapist
• Sports Physiotherapist

Minimum Requirements

• ANZSCO Skill Level 1

If the above ANZSCO code 2525 for Physiotherapist is your current occupation then you have a very good chance of qualifying for a skilled New Zealand visa. For more detailed visa information, please complete a no obligation Online Assessment and select a call back time when a Visa Bureau migration consultant will call you and explain the migration process in detail.

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Physiotherapist jobs New Zealand - If your profession is Physiotherapist as described above then there is a good chance that the New Zealand Visa Bureau can help you find a job in New Zealand. There are jobs available now in your occupation but you will require a permanent or temporary New Zealand visa to work in New Zealand. Take either the Skilled visa or Working Holiday visa online assessment to see if you qualify.