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Physical Therapist resume example

Summary

Doctor of physical therapy with 7 years in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehab, treating 12–14 patients a day. Board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist who raised clinic-level functional outcome scores 18%. Brings manual therapy, return-to-sport testing and strong visit-adherence coaching.

Experience

Physical Therapist, Clinic Director, Lakeside Sports & Spine (Minneapolis, MN)

Mar 2022 – Present

  • Treat 12–14 patients daily with post-op ACL, rotator cuff and spine conditions while directing a 6-person clinic
  • Introduced standardized outcome measures (LEFS, ODI) and progress reviews, improving average functional gains 18%
  • Raised plan-of-care completion from 64% to 81% through scheduling scripts and home exercise programs in MedBridge
  • Grew referrals from 3 orthopedic groups by 35% with return-to-sport testing reports

Staff Physical Therapist, North Star Physical Therapy (St. Paul, MN)

Jul 2019 – Feb 2022

  • Managed a caseload of 60 active outpatients, applying dry needling, manual therapy and graded exercise
  • Documented in WebPT with 98% compliance on Medicare 8-minute rule and KX modifier audits

Physical Therapy Aide, Twin Lakes Athletic Training (Eau Claire, WI)

May 2015 – Aug 2016

  • Set up modalities and supervised exercise for 25 outpatients a day

Education

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota (Sep 2016 – May 2019)
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (Sep 2012 – May 2016)

Skills

  • Clinical: manual therapy, dry needling, post-operative rehab, return-to-sport testing, vestibular rehab
  • Systems: WebPT, MedBridge, Raintree
  • Licenses: PT (Minnesota), NPTE, BLS

How to write a Physical Therapist resume

A strong Physical Therapist resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.

Sections, in order

  1. Summary
  2. Licenses and certifications
  3. Experience
  4. Education
  5. Skills

Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.

Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.

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Physical Therapist resume FAQ

What should a Physical Therapist resume include?

A Physical Therapist resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.

What is the best resume template for a Physical Therapist?

Vital, Classic and Modern work well for Physical Therapist roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.

How long should a Physical Therapist resume be?

One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.

Which skills should a Physical Therapist put on a resume?

Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Physical Therapist roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.

How do I write strong Physical Therapist resume bullet points?

Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."

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