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Physical Therapist resume example — Entry Level

Sample summary for Grace Mitchell

Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate with clinical rotations in orthopedics, sports medicine, and acute care. Board-certified DPT with strong manual therapy and functional movement assessment skills. Passionate about patient-centered rehabilitation and return-to-sport outcomes.

Key skills
Therapeutic ExerciseManual TherapyFunctional Movement ScreenGait AnalysisPatient EducationSOAP DocumentationWebPT / ClinicientBLS Certified
Sample experience
Physical Therapist – Clinical Rotation
Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
Emory Orthopedics & Spine Center · Atlanta, GA
  • •Treated 12–15 outpatient orthopedic patients per day under supervising PT, managing post-surgical ACL, rotator cuff, and total knee replacement cases
  • •Designed and progressed individualized HEPs using evidence-based protocols, achieving 92% patient-reported goal attainment at discharge
  • •Documented evaluation findings, goals, and daily notes in WebPT with consistent timely completion
Rehab Aide
May 2021 – Aug 2022
Select Physical Therapy · Atlanta, GA
  • •Supported licensed PTs with patient setup, modality application, and equipment cleaning for 40-patient daily caseload
  • •Assisted with exercise instruction and HEP demonstration, strengthening patient compliance with home programs
Tips for your Physical Therapist resume

New DPT graduates should highlight clinical rotation specialties, patient volume, and outcomes data. If you completed a residency or fellowship application, mention it. Mentioning EMR proficiency (WebPT, Clinicient) saves employers onboarding time.

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Grace Mitchell
Physical Therapist | DPT | Orthopedics & Sports Rehab
grace.mitchell@email.com · (555) 234-5678 · New York, NY
Summary
Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate with clinical rotations in orthopedics, sports medicine, and acute care. Board-certified DPT with strong manual therapy and functional movement assessment skills. Passionate about patient-centered rehabilitation and return-to-sport outcomes.
Experience
Physical Therapist – Clinical RotationAug 2023 – Dec 2023
Emory Orthopedics & Spine Center · Atlanta, GA
• Treated 12–15 outpatient orthopedic patients per day under supervising PT, managing post-surgical ACL, rotator cuff, and total knee replacement cases
• Designed and progressed individualized HEPs using evidence-based protocols, achieving 92% patient-reported goal attainment at discharge
• Documented evaluation findings, goals, and daily notes in WebPT with consistent timely completion
Rehab AideMay 2021 – Aug 2022
Select Physical Therapy · Atlanta, GA
• Supported licensed PTs with patient setup, modality application, and equipment cleaning for 40-patient daily caseload
• Assisted with exercise instruction and HEP demonstration, strengthening patient compliance with home programs
Skills
Therapeutic ExerciseManual TherapyFunctional Movement ScreenGait AnalysisPatient EducationSOAP DocumentationWebPT / ClinicientBLS Certified
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Emory University
2023