Physiotherapist resume example
Physiotherapy employers want to see your clinical areas, caseload and outcomes quickly. This example shows how to present musculoskeletal and rehabilitation experience in a way that works for hospital and private practice roles.
Called a CV in the UK, Ireland, India, Africa, Australia and many other places, and a resume in North America. The layout below works for both.
James Okafor
Physiotherapist | Musculoskeletal and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation | 5 Years' Experience
Perth, Australia james.okafor@example.com
Summary
Registered physiotherapist with five years in hospital and private practice settings. Specialises in musculoskeletal and post-surgical rehabilitation, with a strong focus on patient education and measurable functional goals.
Skills
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Exercise prescription
- Manual therapy
- Falls prevention
- Patient education
- Outcome measures
- Clinical documentation
- Telehealth consultations
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Experience
Physiotherapist
Mar 2023 to Present
Swan River Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic, Perth, Australia
- Manage a caseload of 35 to 45 patients a week with knee, hip, back and shoulder conditions.
- Designed a group knee rehabilitation class that reduced waiting times for new patients by two weeks.
- Track progress with standard outcome measures and adjust programmes, with most patients reaching agreed goals within their planned sessions.
- Introduced telehealth follow-ups for rural patients, increasing completed programmes.
Rotational Physiotherapist
Jan 2021 to Feb 2023
Lagos Island General Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
- Rotated through orthopaedics, neurology and respiratory wards, treating 8 to 12 inpatients a day.
- Started a falls prevention education session for older patients before discharge.
- Supervised 6 physiotherapy students on clinical placement.
Education
BSc PhysiotherapyUniversity of the Niger Delta, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2020
Certifications
- General registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (Ahpra)
- Dry needling level 1
- First aid and CPR
Languages
English (fluent) · Igbo (native) · Yoruba (conversational)
This example is fictional: the person, employers and figures are invented to show good structure. Use it as a guide and write your own, true details.
What makes this resume work
- 1Registration is listed with the correct national body, which Australian employers check first.
- 2Caseload numbers show capacity and experience at a glance.
- 3Service improvements (group classes, telehealth) show initiative beyond individual treatment.
- 4Hospital rotations demonstrate breadth across clinical areas.
- 5Outcome measures show an evidence-based approach without inventing patient data.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Listing techniques without the conditions or patient groups you treat.
- Leaving out registration details or showing an expired status.
- Sharing patient stories with details that could identify someone.
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Questions people ask
What should a physiotherapist resume include?
Registration, clinical areas, settings, caseload, techniques you use, outcome measures and any service improvements or teaching.
Can I practise physiotherapy in another country?
Usually only after registration with that country's regulator, which may require an assessment of your qualifications and exams. Check the regulator's official website.
Should I list continuing education?
Yes, recent and relevant courses show you keep your skills up to date.