Physiotherapy technicians and assistants

Physiotherapy technicians and assistants provide physical therapeutic treatments to patients in circumstances where functional movement is threatened by injury, disease or impairment. Therapies are usually provided as per rehabilitative plans established by a physiotherapist or other health professional.

Skill level: Skilled

Check your pay

  • The majority of Physiotherapy technicians and assistants earn a salary between Ksh19,662 and Ksh94,982 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Physiotherapy technicians and assistants ranges from Ksh19,662 to Ksh56,899.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between Ksh28,673 and Ksh90,536 per month.

Job Responsibilities

  • Administering manual treatments such as massage therapy or pressure point therapy
  • Administering electrical modality treatments, ultrasound and other physical therapies using specialized techniques and equipment
  • Instructing, motivating, safeguarding and assisting patients as they practice physical exercises, relaxation techniques and functional activities
  • Conferring with physiotherapists or other health care providers to evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment
  • Monitoring and recording patients' progress during treatments, including measuring their range-of-joint motion and vital signs
  • Fitting patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and other physical supportive devices such as crutches, and instructing patients in the use of such devices

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