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Why Work as a Physiotherapist in Switzerland

Switzerland is breathtaking.

You could spend a lifetime doing weekly trips into nature and never repeat the same view — alpine peaks, crystal lakes, medieval towns, hidden valleys, and some of the world’s best ski resorts.

I fell in love the first time I set foot here, and when I moved from the Netherlands, I never regretted it for a second.

It’s also one of the best countries to work as a physiotherapist: demand is high, patients respect your craft, and pay can be excellent — if you choose the right employer.

I had spent too long in gyms, watching the sun rise and set through a window, sprinting between cramped treatment rooms. I wanted something better: to work in the open, visit patients in beautiful surroundings, breathe fresh air — and still earn at the very top of the market.

That’s why I built Mittim – Physiotherapie zuhause: maximum freedom, real autonomy, minimal admin, a comfortable new car, and the best working conditions.

Mobile Physiotherapy Jobs — What Your Day Looks Like

As a physiotherapist with us, you shape your own workday — no rigid practice hours, no being tied to a front desk.

• Not a morning person? Start at 11.
  
• A mid-week break? Take Wednesdays off.
  
• Don’t like Mondays? We get it.
  
  

A Typical Day on the Road

You start your day from home — no commuting to a clinic just to head out again.

Your first visit might be a patient recovering from knee surgery, then an older client working on balance, and later a young athlete rehabbing a foot fracture. Between sessions you’re in your company car, driving through Switzerland’s green valleys and villages, listening to your favourite music or podcasts.

Closer to People — and More Rewarding for You

Many people feel nervous or uneasy in a clinic — it’s unfamiliar. At home they relax quickly. You get to know them better, they look forward to your visits, and the work feels warmer and more personal.

For therapists too, being welcomed into someone’s own space makes the connection stronger, the sessions more relaxed, and the work more satisfying. You see progress where it matters most — right in your patient’s daily life. You might help them feel confident climbing their own stairs again or guide them safely through their local shopping mall, giving them back real independence.

Because therapy happens where life happens, patients don’t have to be perfectly disciplined with a home exercise plan. You can build movement right into their routine — and they’ll happily “train” without it feeling like homework.

Real Work–Life Balance — 4-Day Workweek Friendly

Great physiotherapy isn’t done by exhausted people.

You have the freedom to plan your own week and keep yourself fresh — no sixty-hour grinds.

It’s entirely possible to work 100 % in just four days, enjoy long weekends every week, and still earn top pay — with time to recharge, stay fit, and enjoy everything Switzerland offers.

Physiotherapist Salary in Switzerland: What to Expect

Most physios spend their careers between the 25th and 75th percentile.
Getting into the top 1 % while staying fully employed — no business risk, no endless admin — is rare.

That’s exactly the niche we built Mittim for.

Our Pay Philosophy (With a Wink)

You should be rewarded for the value you create —
not how old you are, not how many grey hairs you have, not how many random weekend courses you’ve collected.

At Mittim:

If you treat independently, get great outcomes, and make patients happy, and stay on top of your work: You deserve a top 1% pay.

We love people who ask: “Could this be better? Is this the smartest way?”

Ambition? New ideas? We love it.

But living in Switzerland is Expensive — Can You Still Save Money?

Yes. Life here costs more (rent, insurance, groceries).
But a physio in the top 1 % of the employed market can usually:

• Live comfortably (own apartment, car already provided).
  
• Save a good amount each month — typically CHF 2 000–4 000. - Depending on lifestyle.
  
  

Excellence Is Our Standard — What We Offer vs. What We Expect

1. What We Do for You

• Remove administrative friction — we handle the paperwork.
• Smarter driving routes & optimised schedules.
  
• Freedom and autonomy in how you treat.
  
• Top-tier pay
  
• A comfortable, fully equipped company car.
  
• When short bursts of workload hit: high-quality sport meals delivered to your door.
  
  

2. What You Get

• Work–life balance from day one
  
• Reliable backup and support when things get hectic.
  
• Space to grow — mentorship, learning, and freedom to shape your niche.
  
• We have an egalitarian structure and don’t take ourselves too seriously — which keeps the atmosphere relaxed and communication easy.
  
  

3. What We Expect in Return

• Excellence in patient care.
  
• Ask yourself each treatment: “Could I do this better?”
  
• Ongoing learning and refinement
  
• Real drive to give patients the best outcomes.
  
  

Who Thrives Here

• Sociable, patient-centred clinicians.
  
• German & English at least B2.
  
• Curious, self-improving, comfortable with independence.
  
• SRK recognition.
  
• Driver’s licence.
  
  

SRK Recognition — Start Smart, Then Join Us :)

To work as a physiotherapist in Switzerland, you’ll first need your SRK recognition (Swiss Red Cross diploma recognition).

• It lets you learn the system, adapt to the culture, and grow your language skills.
  
• Many great therapists begin with another employer while completing this process.
  
• Once recognised and ready, you can level up to Mittim — we’re usually not your First Swiss employer, but we aim to be your best and last.
  
  

Interested? Apply here

If you’re tired of being underpaid and overworked
and you’d like to join a place that treats physiotherapists as the core of the business:

Send us your CV and a short motivation letter: Info@mittim.ch

We’ll review your application, and schedule a call with you. We’d love to hear from you!