Introduction: Physiotherapy Profession Shows Its Value in Helping People Maximize Their Quality of Life. Physical Therapist Ranks as #3 Best Health Care Job by U.S. News & World Report.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is a popular degree that offers many career opportunities, both in India and abroad. Pursuing BPT can be a great way to gain experience and knowledge in the field, as well as open up the possibility of working in different countries.  There is a high demand for physiotherapists not only in India but also in many countries. In addition to working in hospitals, clinics, and private practice, physiotherapists can also work in rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, schools, universities, and sports facilities.

Duration: 4 years undergraduate program with 6 months internship.

Curriculum: The course curriculum includes a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training in areas such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise therapy, and rehabilitation.

Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.

Admission process: Entrance exam followed by an Interview.

Specializations: Orthopedic Physiotherapy <br> Neurological Physiotherapy <br> Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiotherapy <br> Pediatric Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy.

Career Scope 

The career scope for BPT graduates in India and abroad is quite vast. They can find a job in any number of settings, such as private clinics, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and many more. Additionally, they can also apply for research positions in universities and other educational institutions. With the right qualifications and experience, BPT graduates can find a job in any country of their choice.

Wages vary based on position, years of experience, added certifications, geographical location and practice setting.

The benefits of being a physical therapist is the variety of job settings there are to choose from, including.

General medical and Hospitals: Many hospitals provide opportunities for specializations, such as acute care, Neurology, Orthopaedics, ICU management and Geriatrics.

Outpatient clinics. Outpatient clinics provide Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports medicine rehabilitation, and many other facilities.

Rehabilitation hospitals: Physiotherapists work on a team along with occupational, speech and language and recreational therapists to provide comprehensive patient centric therapy.

Home health care services: Physical therapists provide therapy in a patient’s home settings.

Other organizations:  Many corporations employ physical therapists for employee health and wellness.

Popular job profiles:

Physical therapist/Physiotherapist/ Rehabilitation specialists/ Center Managers/Assistant professors in academics : Unlike many industries that are losing workers, the physical fitness within the healthcare field is growing rapidly. As essential participants in the health care delivery system; physical therapists assume leadership roles in rehabilitation, prevention, programs that promote health, wellness and fitness. Physical therapists also play important roles both in developing standards for physical therapy practice and in developing health care policy to ensure availability, accessibility and optimal delivery of healthcare services.

Top Recruiters: The top recruiters for BPT graduates in India include top hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers. Some of the most popular recruiters include Apollo Clinics, Max Healthcare, Fortis Healthcare, and Sankara Nethralaya, etc… These organizations have an excellent reputation for providing quality healthcare to their patients. With regards to the fitness industry Physiotherapists hold Managerial positions and climb the ladder in the hierarchy based on their skills and application of techniques.

A career in physiotherapy is exciting, dynamic, and provides an opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

At AIPHU you’ll learn with purpose-built facilities, collaborating with leading researchers and respected clinicians to promote health and wellbeing throughout the community.

 

AIPH University (https://aiph.ac.in/)

Asian Institute of Public Health (AIPH) came into being in 2008 expanding its contribution to a larger audience in the India and in the neighboring Asian countries sharing population health problems globally. AIPH University is committed to being a leader in education, research and service and providing a platform to students, faculty, and collaborating researchers from around the world to teach, learn, and innovate for improving population health locally and worldwide.

The course here is designed in such a way that is innovative and facilitates unique practical experiences, which lets you engage with the world beyond the classroom and provides an advantage when looking for employment. And the excellent teaching atmosphere acts as a core to introduce the rising trends in technology and techniques in patient centric care with evidence based practices.

The faculties at AIPH University carries a high h-index and attract new collaboration, and funding to achieve excellence. The expanded educational mission at AIPH currently includes several new courses at Masters Level and a Ph.D. program. These exceptional educational and outstanding research program resulted in getting AIPH a university status through state legislature in 2018.

Students here graduate with advanced clinical skills as well as business, management and leadership training and be ready to launch a fulfilling career as health care professionals across a broad range of health care settings.

With a small intake of students, students receive one-to-one support and feedback throughout their study at AIPH University. We have a great network of academic professionals who are experts in their fields of research, and together, we’re a vibrant community with a vision of being a world-class university health science center.

We put patients first to improve lives. To do this, our community of students and academics work with care and integrity. We’re ambitious to achieve our goals and we strive to engage with those outside the parameters of our university.

The Department of Allied Health Sciences at AIPH University embodies the shared purpose of Health Care Education – to heal, learn, discover. We put the patient first, and deliver clinical care, learning and research focused on progress through evidence.