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ThePhysiotherapyAssistant
Role and Responsibilities of:The Physiotherapy Assistant, the SupervisingPhysiotherapist, and the Employer
New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc.
PO Box 27 386, Wellington Tel: 04 801 6500 Fax: 04 801 5571Email:nzsp@physiotherapy.org.nzWebsite:www.physiotherapy.org.nz 
 
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Contents
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i Introduction 31. Definition of a Physiotherapy Assistant 42. Role and Responsibilities of the Employer 53. Role and Responsibilities of the Physiotherapy Assistant 64. Role and Responsibilities of the Supervising Physiotherapist 8Appendix 1: Suggested Physiotherapy Assistant Competencies 9
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Introduction
This document is intended as a guide for use in any healthcare facility in New Zealand. Ithas been compiled by Maree Grbin, Professional Leader Physiotherapy Counties ManukauDHB with input from the Leaders, Advisors and Managers of Physiotherapy for DistrictHealth Boards in New Zealand and with assistance from the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc.It was ratified at the NZSP Annual General Meeting on 28 May 2005 and replaces theoutdated
Section IV The Physiotherapy Assistant 
published in the Department of HealthJune 1989 publication:
 Roles and Functions of the Physiotherapist 
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