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Physiotherapist cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Physiotherapist
I am writing to apply for the Physiotherapist position at [Company Name]. My clinical training and hands-on experience treating musculoskeletal and neurological conditions align closely with the assessment, treatment and patient education work this role involves.
In previous clinical placements and practice, I have assessed patients presenting with a range of movement disorders, built individualised rehabilitation programs, and adjusted treatment plans based on patient response. One case that stands out involved a patient with limited shoulder mobility following surgery. I combined manual therapy with a staged exercise program, tracked progress against functional goals each session, and supported them back to full range of motion within their expected recovery window.
I'm keen to work at [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I want to bring my skills to a service where they're needed and where I can keep developing clinically.
Thank you for considering my application. I've attached my resume with further detail on my clinical experience and qualifications, and I'd welcome the chance to discuss how I could contribute to your team.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.