work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory, sometimes over a period of weeks
make a clinical assessment and diagnosis in order to treat their physical problem/condition
design and review clinical management plans that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques, and which may include specialist rehabilitation, life-style medicine, long-term strategies, and clinical techniques
involve parents and carers in the treatment, review and rehabilitation of patients
educate patients and their carers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions
write patient case notes and reports, and collect statistics
liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GPs, consultants, occupational therapists and social workers, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients, as well as to refer patients who require other medical attention
keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients
supervise student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers
be legally responsible and accountable
be caring, compassionate and professional at all times
