Advanced Practice (including Emergency Department)

Advanced Practice (including Emergency Department)

 

Advanced practice physiotherapists play a vital role in delivering safe, effective and timely care across Australia's healthcare system. Most come from a musculoskeletal background and work in orthopaedic, rheumatology or neurosurgical screening clinics, or in post-operative and paediatric settings. 

Increasingly, new advanced practice roles are being developed in women's health, neurology and other emerging areas of care. 

Emergency department physiotherapists may work in advanced practice or secondary contact roles, independently managing acute musculoskeletal injuries, spinal pain and other presentations such as vestibular and respiratory conditions. 

Strong research evidence supports the effectiveness and efficiency of these roles in improving patient flow and outcomes.

Members of the group receive regular updates, including research articles, clinical resources, professional opportunities and news on committee activities across Australia.

 

Member benefits include:

  • regular updates on current research, clinical issues and events
  • discounts on all professional development courses and events organised by the Advanced Practice group (including Emergency Department)
  • free attendance at lectures and webinars hosted by the group
  • opportunities to participate in state and national committees, including the biannual conference scientific committee
  • access to the Advance Practice community on PhysioHub—a secure, member-only space to connect with peers, share knowledge and discuss scope and best-practice care. 

About the group

This group connects advanced practice and emergency department physiotherapists across all clinical areas, fostering collaboration, learning and innovation. 

Members share insights, explore scope-of-practice discussions and contribute to advancing physiotherapy's role in modern healthcare.

By joining, you'll gain access to national networks, clinical conversations and leadership opportunities that shape the future of advanced practice physiotherapy in Australia.

Engage with your peers on PhysioHub, participate in committee activities and help strengthen physiotherapy's presence across acute and community care.

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Join the APA today to access the Advanced Practice community on PhysioHub, exclusive member benefits and opportunities to influence the profession's future.

 
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