Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 75'300 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'832 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 82'437 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 87'300 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 100'271 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Bobath-Therapeut/in
You treat movement disorders using targeted physical stimuli.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Bobath-Therapeut/in relieve central nervous system disorders in children and adults. You use manual therapy and targeted movement impulses.
You work directly on the body to improve movement patterns. Bobath-Therapeut/in treat patients of all ages with central nervous system disorders. You use targeted pressure, traction, and touch to block pathological patterns. This creates the foundation for natural movement. The job requires great sensitivity, analytical thinking, and constant adaptation to individual patient needs.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Art Therapist. Based on 36 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+67% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 51'667 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 85'153 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 86'180 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 83'437 | 28 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bobath-Therapeut/in
Official education path
Training is provided through specialized continuing education courses at universities or professional associations.
Typical training path
Bobath-Therapeut/in
Prerequisites
- Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Requirements
- Strong desire for contact and communication skills
- Good analytical skills
- Reflective ability
- Good observation skills
- Manual dexterity
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Manual dexterity
- Observation skills
- Reflective ability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand beside the treatment table. You apply targeted pressure to the patient's shoulder with your hands. At the same time, you use gentle impulses to relax the muscles and correct the posture.
- You treat children, adolescents, and adults with central nervous system disorders.
- You target pathological posture and movement patterns directly on the body.
- You apply direct stimuli through pressure, traction, and touch.
- You create an optimal starting position for normal movement patterns.
- You observe how the muscles react during treatment.
- You continuously adjust the therapy to match the patient's progress.
Working conditions
You typically work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, or rehabilitation centers. Treatment usually takes place in direct contact with the patient.
Where to learn
- IBITA Swiss Kliniken Valens7317 Valens
- SAKENT ASEND6210 Sursee
- Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) Departement GesundheitKatharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401 Winterthur
- Berner Fachhochschule, Fachbereich GesundheitMurtenstrasse 10, 3008 Bern
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Manual dexterity
- Observation skills
- Reflective ability
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional demand
- Therapy planning
- Waiting times
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