Work in pre and post operative care, rehabilitation and sports medicine, in hospital or field environments.
Job Details
Undergraduate, Graduate, Graduate (Reserve)
The Australian Army employs male and female qualified physiotherapists in Army Hospitals and Medical Centres. These officers form part of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.
Main Job Functions:
During your service you can expect a variety of employments. Your postings could include:
- Physiotherapy duties in a static hospital caring for pre and post operative cases;
- Physiotherapy of patients in a field environment;
- Rehabilitation of patients after extensive surgery or illness;
- Sports medicine physiotherapy, (ie sports injuries management and prevention), to units and Army sports; and
- Depending on postings, some physiotherapists may deploy with their units to remote areas.