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Essential Physical Therapist Skills for Your Resume

Discover the most in-demand skills for Physical Therapist positions and learn how to showcase them effectively on your resume.

Top Skills

Manual Therapy

Exercise Prescription

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Gait Analysis

Electrotherapy

Documentation

Patient Education

Rehabilitation

Functional Testing

These keywords are commonly scanned by Applicant Tracking Systems for Physical Therapist roles.

evidence-based treatmentfunctional outcomesdischarge planningtherapeutic exerciseneuromuscularmusculoskeletalmobilitypain management

Mirror the job description. Use the exact skill names from the posting so ATS picks them up.
Quantify with results. Instead of "proficient in X," say "used X to achieve Y, resulting in Z."
Place skills strategically. Include a dedicated skills section, but also weave them into your experience bullets.
Prioritize relevance. Lead with the skills most relevant to the target role, not necessarily the ones you're best at.

Huntly analyzes Physical Therapist job descriptions and highlights the skills you should emphasize on your resume.