Tasks & Responsibilities
  • 01
    Providing scheduled physiotherapy treatment to patients;
  • 02
    Providing advice to communities and individuals about proper posture to prevent injury and strengthen muscles;
  • 03
    Conducting inspections to make diagnoses of disorders of bones, muscles and the circulatory system or the nervous system to determine the appropriate treatment;
  • 04
    Massaging clients to improve blood circulation, soothe or stimulate nerves, facilitate elimination of waste matter, stretch contracted tendons and produce other therapeutic effects;
  • 05
    Applying physiotherapy and related techniques as part of the physical or mental treatment of disabled persons;
  • 06
    Establishing appropriate treatment for the patient;
  • 07
    Performing adjustments of the spinal joints and extremities using hands or specialist equipment;
  • 08
    Performing soft tissue therapy, such as massage;
  • 09
    Educating and advising patients on rehabilitation exercises to aid long-term recovery and ensure health is maintained;
  • 10
    Participating in the formulation and implementation of public health laws and regulations for safeguarding and promoting the health of a community;
  • 11
    Teaching medical students and other health sciences students, medical specialists and other health professionals;
  • 12
    Preparing scientific papers and reports;
  • 13
    Performing related tasks; and
  • 14
    Enhancing knowledge and coordinating work performance

What are the skills required?

Skills, knowledege and abilities that are essential to carry out a task with determined results. Skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills.

Soft Skill
English
Able to speak English
Hard Skill
Mandarin
Able to speak Mandarin
Hard Skill
Massage
Massage involves working and acting on the body with pressure.
Hard Skill
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is an office suite of applications, servers, and services developed by Microsoft.
Hard Skill
Analysis
The ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions
Soft Skill
Marketing
Marketing is the study and management of exchange relationships.
Hard Skill
Patient Care
The services rendered by members of the health profession and non-professionals under their supervision for the benefit of the patient.
Hard Skill
Acupressure
Acupressure is an alternative medicine technique similar in principle to acupuncture.
Hard Skill
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
Soft Skill
Bahasa Malaysia
Able to speak Bahasa Malaysia
Soft Skill
Communication
The ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and staff is essential, no matter what industry you work in.
Hard Skill
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a persons health and well-being.
Hard Skill
Nursing
Provide basic patient care , perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants
Hard Skill
Patient Examination
A physical examination, medical examination, or clinical examination (more popularly known as a check-up) is the process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease.
Hard Skill
Patient Treatment
A patient is any recipient of health care services.
Hard Skill
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (PT), mostly known as Physiotherapy, is a primary care specialty in western medicine that, by using mechanical force and movements [Bio-mechanics or Kinesiology], Manual therapy, exercise therapy, elcetrotherapy and various physical therapies who practice evidence based treatments, remediates impairments and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention.
Hard Skill
Reflexology
Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving application of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion.
Soft Skill
Time Management
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities - especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity.
Field of Study Required
Field of study consists of a broad area of academic and skills qualifications that come under a similar branch of subject knowledge. In addition, courses offered under each field of study require similar academic entry requirements.
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