Opportunities for Physiotherapy graduates in India

Opportunities for Physiotherapist- scope and placement opportunities

1. Opportunities for Physiotherapy Graduates in India Dr. Pravin P Gawali (PT ) , Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy School and Centre, Government Medical College, Nagpur. PhD Scholar, Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai

2. Overview What Next after BPTh ? Educational Opportunities? Job Opportunities? CV Preparation Job Search Interview Preparation and Skills Tips for successful Interview Question and Discussion

3. Educational Opportunities Fellowship Courses Research Fellow. Masters Degree in Physiotherapy ( MPTh ) PhD MBA Clinical Sports Psychology

4. Fellowship Course Geriatric Physiotherapy Care  Intensive Care Physiotherapy  Oncology Physiotherapy Orthopaedic Manual Physiotherapy Paediatric Neurophysiotherapy Rehabilitation Physiotherapy 

5. Master of Physiotherapy M.P.Th . in Sports Physiotherapy M.P.Th . in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy. M.P.Th . in Community Physiotherapy M.P.Th . in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy M.P.Th . in Neuro-Physiotherapy M.P.Th . in Onco-rehabilitation M.P.Th . in Obstetrics and Gynecology M.P.Th . in Orthopedic Manual Therapy

6. Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. in Physiotherapy

7. Job Opportunities District/State/Central Government Jobs Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centers, NGOs Corporate Physiotherapist in MNCs Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums Ergonomic Care Advisor Physiotherapist in Special Schools for Physically Challenged Children

8. Physiotherapist in Old Age Residential Homes Sports Physiotherapists along with Sports Associations, Sports Team, individually hired physiotherapists by elite athletes Entrepreneurs in Rehabilitation Centers/ Organizations Private Practitioners running Private Physiotherapy Practice Lecturer Clinical Researcher

9. Resume/ Curriculum Vitae (CV) Resume- one or two page summary of your work experience and background. CV- Longer academic diary that includes all your experience, certificates, and publications.

10. CV Preparation Tips Keep to no more than two A4 Sides. Typed in Clear Logical order on good quality paper Include Personal information, Position applying for, Educational Qualification, Clinical education and training, Work experiences, Interest and achievements Publications. Current references

11. References Personal/Academic Teacher Recent Clinical Placement incharge Make sure you have always asked them before nominating them Try to ensure referees are available easily

12. Job Search? Online Telephonic Enquiry Informal Visit Direct contact to HR/Admin References from Seniors/Friends/Teachers Personal Submission of CV to Hospital/Organization/College

13. Preparation for Interview Use job description Use informal visit or chats Read up about current issues in Journals/Websites Keep up to date with current Physiotherapy research, EBP Check out your CV according to Organization or the post applying for

14. Self Presentation Punctual Smile Handshake Eye Contact Positive Body language Avoid small movements, especially of the hands and feet. Remember the interview panel are Humans!

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17. Types of Interview One to One Panel Group Online

18. Types of Questions General- Why do you want to work here? What are your strengths or Weaknesses? Clinical- What would be your key components while assessment of patients with LBP? Non Clinical- What do you understand by term Rehabilitation

19. Scenario Based- You got a call for ICU Patient post op Day 2 Craniotomy what will be your goals of management? Practical- Teach one of the panel member exercises for the neck pain.

20. Answers Think before you speak Be Concise, Structured and honest Give examples from your Clinical experience Stay Positive and confident Make yourself Stand out from the others

21. What if you get stuck Pause Think for the moment Ask for the question to be repeated or for Clarification If you don’t know – be truthful Don’t waffle.

22. Asking Question You can ask at the end of the interview Don’t interrogate the panel Ensure the questions are relevant to post and organization Don’t ask about the salary first

23. Post Interview Breath out and relax Analyze what you did well Make notes Ask for the feedback Discuss next step Treat as practice if not successful Stay Positive Meaning of “We will get back to you”

24. Questions and Discussion

25. Thank You and Good Luck!!