he typical responsibilities of a physiotherapist include:

1) working with patients with a variety of conditions, sometimes over a period of weeks or months
2) diagnosing, assessing and treating problems
encouraging exercise and movement
3) advising patients on leading a healthy lifestyle
4) keeping reports on patients and their progress
5) liaising with other healthcare professionals to encourage a holistic approach to treatment
6) staying up to date with developments in treatments
7) being caring, compassionate, and patient.

Physiotherapists generally work 37.5 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends. As an NHS physiotherapist, you will be based in a hospital, healthcare centre or GP surgery. You will sometimes be required to go into the community and treat patients in their own homes. As a sports physiotherapist, you will often work at the weekends, when sports fixtures are on. If you work in private practice, your hours will fit the needs of your clients.