FROM MY PT SCHOOL NOTES · HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · UNIT 4 · CHAPTER 18
Resume and cover letter: showing impact
18 Resume and cover letter: showing impact What separates a credible new-grad resume from a generic template?
Core ideas from class
- Keep contact information professional and prioritize licensure, degrees, clinical rotations, relevant populations and supported competencies.
- Experienced applicants should replace vague “responsible for” lists with concise, truthful examples of clinical work, outcomes or operational contributions.
- A cover letter should connect the applicant’s evidence of fit to the employer’s actual setting and role rather than repeat the resume.
Think like a PT
Transform “treated orthopedic patients” into a truthful bullet describing the patient population, interventions or care coordination and a verifiable result if available.
Remember
Specific evidence beats generic enthusiasm.
Historical source note: Named sample resumes and letters are third-party classroom examples; they are not reproduced in this product.
From my class sources: 6 Resume and cover letter.pdf; 6 The Resume and Cover Letter.pdf. These are personal school notes with newer editorial context—not a current legal, payroll, payer-contract or reimbursement manual. Check applicable rules and dates before professional use.
