Physiotherapists address the prevention, assessment and treatment of human movement and functional disorders. Physiotherapists work collaboratively with people to manage the physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing. Physiotherapists work in a range of settings including hospitals, health centres, industry, private practices and sports clubs, treating people of all ages. Physiotherapists work closely with general practitioners and other health workers to achieve a person's optimal function and health.
2888Headcount
74.1%Female
28.9Work hours per week
38.4Years average age
7%Future 60+
3.4%Aboriginal workforce target
Demand is expected to grow 1.6% (low demand scenario) to 1.9% (high demand scenario).
Workforce modelling indicates the need to grow the NSW physiotherapy workforce by around 36 to 50 new professionals per annum to meet community need in 2040 across both demand scenarios.
2042Headcount
28.2Work hours per week
38.5Years average age
76.1%Female
2%Aged 60+
1.3%Aboriginal
1205Headcount
29Work hours per week
37.3Years average age
0.9%Aged 60+
872Headcount
27Work hours per week
40.1Years average age
1.1%Aged 60+
The geographic distribution of the public workforce by local health district/network, by facility and per 100,000 population.
0 1-25 26-50 51-75 76-100 100+
0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+
