How long should a physical therapy resume be?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

A physical therapy resume should be 1 to 2 pages. It largely depends on how much experience you have. Typically an entry-level or early-career resume is one page, while a more senior physical therapist typically requires two pages. Never anything beyond two pages.

The structure of your physical therapist resume should have the following sections:

A header section
Resume summary/resume objective
Work experience
Education
Skills section
An additional section (volunteer work, awards/honors

The header should take up only a small portion of your physical therapy resume with a font between 14-16pt for section titles. We recommend using a 3-column header that allows you two break up your contact information and professional links (e.g., LinkedIn).

The resume summary for a physical therapy resume should be no more than 1 to 4 sentences and be located directly after the header. It should introduce yourself as a candidate and highlight what you bring to the table.

The work experience section should take up a significant amount of the space on your physical therapy resume. Provide 3 to 6 bullet points summarizing key accomplishments for each job listed.

For the education section, list your degree. If you're just starting your career, you can include several bullet points showcasing specific academic achievements and relevant coursework.

Finally, add a skills section that is broken up into columns. To save space, focus on the skills most important to the position you're applying for. Use the job description to help narrow down what skills to list.