Professional competences
- functional assessment of patients using modern clinical and instrumental methods;
- designing personalised therapeutic intervention plans tailored to individual patient needs;
- applying advanced physical therapy techniques (kinesiotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic massage, etc.);
- monitoring and adjusting therapeutic interventions according to patient progress and established objectives;
- using modern equipment and technologies in functional rehabilitation (e.g. medical robotics, virtual reality, biofeedback);
- collaborating with physicians, psychologists, nurses, and other specialists in an interdisciplinary approach to patient care;
- applying ethical and professional principles in interactions with patients and colleagues;
- participating in scientific research and innovation activities in medical rehabilitation.
Transversal competences
- critical thinking and the ability to analyse and synthesise in therapeutic decision-making;
- effective communication with patients, their families, and healthcare teams;
- efficient time and resource management in professional activity;
- ability to work in teams and coordinate activities within interdisciplinary projects;
- adaptability and lifelong learning through ongoing knowledge updates and professional training;
- digital competences in the use of documentation platforms, telemedicine, and clinical data management;
- initiative and entrepreneurial skills, useful for establishing and managing a private physical therapy practice.
Career Opportunities
The profession of Physical Therapy and Functional Rehabilitation Specialist, as prepared through this Master’s programme, represents a highly attractive and in-demand career both in Romania and internationally. Employment opportunities exist across a wide range of institutions, including:
- medical institutions – hospitals and polyclinics;
- recovery and treatment centres;
- balneotherapy and spa resorts;
- private physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics;
- social care and assistance institutions;
- fitness, spa, and wellness centres, reflexotherapy, massage therapy, and related fields.
