Physiotherapist in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Masseur-kinésithérapeute”. To search for jobs in France, type “Masseur-kinésithérapeute” or “Masseuse-kinésithérapeute”.
- Masculine
- Masseur-kinésithérapeute
- Feminine
- Masseuse-kinésithérapeute
- ROME code
- J1404
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- kiné
- kinésithérapeute
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Kinésithérapeute
- Kinésithérapeute chiropracteur(trice)
- Kinésithérapeute ostéopathe
- Masseur / Masseuse kinésithérapeute
- Masseur(se) kinésithérapeute rééducateur(trice)
Working as a physiotherapist in France
Physiotherapy is regulated in France. You need the Diplôme d'État de masseur-kinésithérapeute, obtained after a first university year and training in an IFMK institute, or an authorisation to practise if you trained abroad, then registration with the Ordre des masseurs-kinésithérapeutes. Most patients arrive with a doctor's prescription, but the choice of techniques and the number of sessions follow your own assessment, and direct access is opening up in coordinated practice settings. Starting in private practice as a locum is common. Search for « masseur-kinésithérapeute », « kinésithérapeute », « kiné remplaçant » or « kiné collaborateur ».
French job profile (in French): Masseur-kinésithérapeute
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