MSK practitioners are first contact physiotherapists operating at an advanced level of clinical practice, with skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) problems and undifferentiated conditions.
This will involve seeing patients, without prior referral form from their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis; including ordering imaging, developing a management plan, and referring, if necessary.
They work independently in clinical practice and do not require day to day supervision