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Hong Kong physiotherapists face job crunch amid oversupply and budget cuts

Hong Kong's physiotherapy sector is experiencing a significant job crunch due to a combination of oversupply of practitioners and government budget cuts. The Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association notes that competition has intensified, with instances of 60 applicants vying for a single position. This situation is exacerbated by reduced healthcare budgets and a decline in student preference for physiotherapy programs, indicating a potential mismatch between the number of graduates and available positions. AI

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Hong Kong physiotherapists face job crunch amid oversupply and budget cuts

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Yiu ·

    Hong Kong physiotherapists face job crunch amid oversupply and budget cuts

    Hong Kong physiotherapy graduates are facing a job crunch amid ongoing healthcare budget cuts and a surge in new practitioners entering the industry, with one representative saying 60 applicants had competed for one position in a remote care facility for elderly residents. Data a…