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Physiotherapist

Overview

Physiotherapists help patients to regain strength and mobility from injuries, illness, disability, or ageing.

Description

  • Assess patients to determine what treatment they need.
  • Create and carry out personalised treatment plans.
  • Demonstrate the proper use of equipment and techniques.
  • Work with patients and caregivers to plan recovery goals.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed.

Entry requirements

  • You need at least a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, which only Singapore Institute of Technology offers. Alternatively, you may study overseas at institutions recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council.

Salary

$3,800 – 4,700

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Physiotherapists may also work in intensive care units to help patients with breathing exercises and early rehabilitation.

What to expect

You may work in sports, pain management, child development, and more. All areas require you to work with others, so train your communication skills.

Soft
skills

Communication

Able to communicate clearly and kindly interact with patients.

Collaboration

Able to work well with medical teams to provide patients with comprehensive care.

Decision Making

Competence in making patient-centric decisions under pressure.

Using Therapeutic Equipment

Skilled in using equipment to enhance rehabilitation effectiveness.

Development of Interventions

Ability to design therapy programmes that match each patient’s needs and objectives.

Therapy Implementation

Able to carry out various therapy techniques.

Hard
skills

Siti Khalijah Binte Abdul Aziz, Senior Physiotherapist
"At the end of the day, when I see the clients getting better, that keeps me going the next day."

Siti Khalijah Binte Abdul Aziz, Senior Physiotherapist

Care To Go Beyond

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you must register with the Allied Health Professionals Council to get a valid practising certificate, just like all other allied health professionals.

Yes, you will need physical strength to help guide and support patients. It’s certainly not a desk job.

Yes. Physiotherapists may choose to specialise in areas they're most interested in, like sports or paediatrics.

It works in stages: diagnosing the problem, planning and implementing treatment, tracking progress, and follow-up care.

Yes, physiotherapists spend long hours on their feet, which can cause muscle fatigue and back pain.