What should a physical therapist put on a resume?

When filling out your resume, you'll want to focus on these when describing your skills and qualifications.

To get started, you will want to lead with a strong profile summary or objective. In one to four sentences, touch on who you are as a candidate and what you bring to the table.

For example, "Engaged, licensed PT with three years of experience, seeking to employ proven pediatric PT and assessment skills to deliver an excellent patient experience at Company XYZ. At previous role, received 98% positive client ratings."

Next, you're going to want to elaborate on your specific experiences working as a physical therapist. Similar to the profile summary, you'll want to convey your experience using real-world examples and achievements and quantifiable measurements of success.

For example, "Created a plan of care for 200+ clients. Earned 85% success to patient goals."

If you're just starting your career as a physical therapist, you'll need to use other sections in the resume to help showcase your skills. In the work experience section, you can discuss any internship experience or observation hours. The education section is a great place to highlight your credentials via academic achievements and coursework.