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Physiotherapist CV Example
Physiotherapist is a protected title in Ireland, so HSE and private employers check your CORU registration first. After that, they want to see your clinical areas, such as musculoskeletal, respiratory or neurology, your caseload, and outcomes such as shorter waiting lists or measurable patient improvement.
Professional summary example
CORU-registered physiotherapist with [X] years in musculoskeletal and inpatient rehabilitation, focused on measurable outcomes and shorter waiting lists.
Skills employers search for
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Rehabilitation programmes
- Respiratory physiotherapy
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Exercise prescription
- Manual therapy
- Discharge planning
- Clinical documentation
Tools and systems
- EPR systems
- Physitrack
- Cliniko
Personal strengths
- Compassion
- Calm under pressure
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Managed an outpatient MSK caseload of [X] patients per week
- Designed group rehab classes that cut waiting lists by [X]%
- Delivered respiratory physiotherapy on [X] wards
- Supervised [X] physiotherapy students on placement
Turn duties into results
Weak
Treated patients with injuries
Strong
Managed [X] MSK outpatients a week and cut the waiting list from [X] to [X] weeks with group classes
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Assessed
- Treated
- Rehabilitated
- Designed
- Reduced
- Led
- Educated
- Improved
Qualifications and certifications to list
- CORU registration (Physiotherapists Registration Board)
- ISCP membership
Registration: CORU (Physiotherapists Registration Board)
Typical education: BSc Physiotherapy
Common mistakes on a Physiotherapist CV
- Missing CORU registration
- Not stating clinical areas
- No outcome measures
- Listing placements as jobs
Build your Physiotherapist CV
The builder opens with these skills and example achievements ready to edit. One column, ATS-friendly, PDF or Word.
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I am applying for the Senior Physiotherapist post in musculoskeletal outpatients. I am CORU registered and cut our waiting list from [X] to [X] weeks with group rehab classes.
Questions
Do I need CORU registration to work as a physiotherapist?
Yes. You must be registered with CORU's Physiotherapists Registration Board to use the title. Put your registration number near the top of your CV.
How should I list clinical rotations?
Give each rotation with the setting, clinical area and dates, plus one line on your caseload or a result. Senior posts look for depth in one area as well as breadth.
Which outcome measures should I mention?
Name the measures you use, such as pain or function scores, and give a result, for example average improvement or a reduction in waiting time.