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Rehabilitation Medicine Physician 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 Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
I am writing to express my interest in the Rehabilitation Medicine Physician role at [Company Name]. With Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and extensive experience leading multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams, I am confident in my ability to help patients restore function and independence.
In my current position, I led a team of 15 allied health and nursing staff across a 24-bed rehabilitation unit. By introducing a structured weekly goal-setting meeting with patients and families, we reduced the average length of stay from 35 days to 28 days while improving patient reported outcomes. I also performed spasticity clinics, managing over 200 injections annually, which helped patients regain mobility and reduce pain.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because of your reputation in community rehabilitation. [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team and further develop services that support patients returning to work and daily life.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and look forward to discussing how my skills and experience align with the needs of [Company Name].
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.