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2026 ATS keywords

Top Resume Keywords for
Physiotherapists

A recruiter's first look at a resume averages 7.4 seconds (Ladders eye-tracking study, 2018). These are the words that look has to find.

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The keyword list

What a Physiotherapist resume has to say

Split by what the parser matches literally and what a human reads for. Both columns are ranked core-first.

Technical skills

These are the hard skills and tools that define the role. Mention these in your “Skills” section and within your work experience bullet points.

Patient AssessmentRehabilitation TechniquesManual TherapyExercise PrescriptionMusculoskeletal AssessmentPatient EducationElectrotherapyTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient CareExcelData AnalysisCompliance

Soft skills

Use these keywords to describe how you work. Weave them into your summary and accomplishment stories.

EmpathyCommunicationStakeholder CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationPresentation SkillsLeadership

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FAQ

Physiotherapist resume keywords: common questions

What keywords should a Physiotherapist resume include?
The most important ATS keywords for a Physiotherapist resume are Patient Assessment, Rehabilitation Techniques, Manual Therapy, Exercise Prescription, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Patient Education, Electrotherapy, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Empathy. Include them in your skills section and inside your work-experience bullet points, exactly as they appear in the job description.
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