Physical Therapist Resume
Here’s a sample of what your Physical Therapist Resume should look like while applying for Physical Therapist Jobs.
5821 S Mayfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(123)-123-1234
name@emailaddress.com
Summary:
A medical expert who is highly motivated and has immense passion in providing direct patient care to individuals with physical disabilities and functional limitations in clinic; handles in-patient and out-patient services, and is actively involved in outreach programs as well as in planning therapy programs; vast experience in directing and assisting patients on proper exercise and use of wheelchairs as well as other devices; evaluates patient progress, educating patients and families regarding appropriate physical therapy methods; leads the work and serves as a resource for other therapists.
Professional Experience:
Registered Physical Therapist January 2007 – Present
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, Chicago, IL
Responsibilities
Guided, taught and assisted patients in the safe use of equipment such as pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces t prescribed for their treatment.
Carried out discrete exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities.
Excelled in ability to adapt common PT techniques to meet the needs of individual patients.
Assistant Physical Therapist May 2004 - December 2006
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, Chicago, IL
Responsibilities
Accurately diagnosed sprains, strains, and ruptures.
Determined appropriate treatment for injury.
Evaluated physical recommendations.
Accurately documented patient treatment and progress.
Performed extensive patient evaluations such as range of motion and functional analyses.
Physical Therapist Intern February 1999 - May 2004
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Responsibilities
Assisted and guided patients in dressing, undressing as well as putting on and removing supportive devices..
Collaborated with the physical therapist to evaluate and coordinates patients' treatment.
Monitored patients' body parts, and vital signs to evaluateeffects of treatments .
Upkept a record on the use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Education:
Masters in Physical Therapy, Rice University, TX, 1999
B.S. Physical Therapy, Rice University, TX, 1997
Skills:
Knowledge in PT Treatments/Techniques
Expertise in patient assessment and diagnosis as well as prognostics
Excellent patient-relations and communication
Maintains quality and consistency of care
Awards and Affiliations:
Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 2001
