Physiotherapist's Work & Job Description PDF

**Work & job** **Do you work or are you a student?** After I left school, I got a Master\'s degree in PT, and I\'ve been working as a chief physiotherapist for almost 5 years now. Currently, I\'m working at a general hospital and orthopedic clinic which I find very rewarding and also demanding. Si...

**Work & job** **Do you work or are you a student?** After I left school, I got a Master\'s degree in PT, and I\'ve been working as a chief physiotherapist for almost 5 years now. Currently, I\'m working at a general hospital and orthopedic clinic which I find very rewarding and also demanding. Since I work more than 12 hours a day, I have a lot on my plate right now, maybe even too much. I am responsible for examining the patient\'s symptoms and designing a specialized treatment plan for the patient. I also should collaborate with other healthcare professionals like occupational and speech therapists to provide comprehensive rehabilitation plans. Every day I perform a wide range of tasks to provide care to my patients and manage their pain. **Do you like your job?** Yes, I do. What I like about my job is it never gets boring. Mainly because I have an opportunity to meet a lot of patients with different cultural backgrounds who have various musculoskeletal disabilities, which I find interesting. You know, every time a new patient is admitted to our ward, I feel excited because each patient is like a new challenge that help me grow professionally. Although sometimes I feel tired and emotionally drained, especially when I have to treat critically ill patients within the intensive care unit (ICU), I experience real satisfaction in helping ill people and their families. **Why did you choose that job?** Well, I guess the main reason and motivator why I decided to pursue a career in physiotherapy was my mother. She always said that this job suits me down to the ground since I\'ve had several soft skills and qualities of healthcare prpfessionalls including passion, communication, collaboration and empathy. And because of the motivation given to me by my mother, I took this job and I have never regretted it. **Is there anything you dislike about your job?** What I particularly dislike is I have to work on weekends and holidays which is exhausting and overwhelming. Also, I can\'t work remotely from home or online around the country. For instance, during the COVID pandemic when most people stayed at home, I went to the hospital and treated patients with severe respiratory symptoms like cough, fever, and shortness of breath which put my health in danger. In addition, I always have to work under physical and emotional pressure because I spend most of the time walking or standing and deal with nagging patients who drive me nuts and are trying to test the limits of my patients. **What was your dream job when you were young?** Well, when I was younger, I wanted to become a politician and held a position in government. I was obsessed with domestic and international news and watched political discussions and election debates on TV. I wanted to have a direct ability to affect people\'s lives by making decisions on behalf of the public that I serve. So when I was in high school, I ran for school council election and was elected as a student representative which truly allowed me to foster soft skills like leadership, communication and public speaking. **Have you changed your mind on your dream job?** Yes, as I\'ve grown, I\'ve realized that I\'m better suited for a career as a healthcare professional than as a politician, because in my country, the women who register to run for parliament or president are suffer under a system of discrimination and inequality. Also, one of the biggest barriers for women seeking leadership roles is the gender bias that exists in many countries. For instance, if you want to be promoted as a female politician especially, in the Middle East, you have to break down stereotypes and change social norms and perceptions of female leaders. Therefore, I changed my mind to enter that field. **What kinds of jobs are highly popular in Iran?** Well, several occupations are popular in my nation, but I feel that the majority of parents want their children to become doctors, engineers and teachers. **Is it a popular job in your country?** The Physiotherapy career scope in Iran is broad and evolving, offering numerous opportunities for professionals in clinical practice, education, research, and specialized fields. This field has various areas including neurology, Orthopedics, Cardiorespiratory, sports and Pelvic and women\'s Health which allows the graduates to choose their favorite field and work in it. Also, it is highly in demand as a profession, which ensures job security and stability for professionals in the field. **Do you get on well and have a good rapport with your colleagues?** Yes, my coworkers are quite friendly. Daily, we discuss our work and experience in order to generate content-related ideas. In addition, they are always willing to assist, so we get along extremely well. **What type of skills and qualifications are required for your job?** Communication skills, empathy, problem-solving, research abilities and physical stamina are required for my position. As for qualification criteria, you must earn a B.Sc. of Physical Therapy degree and pass a state licensure exam. The length of professional programs is typically four years. **What job do you think you will be doing in the next 5 years?** In 5 years, I anticipate joining an international research team of cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation as a principal investigator or study coordinator also, I believe I will continue to work hard and can become a specialist.