Pick a clean, professional template that highlights patient care and hands-on support. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent clinical duties show first. This layout reads well and works with most ATS systems.
Keep length to one page if you have under ten years of direct physiotherapy aide experience. If you ran multiple rehab programs or supervised aides, you can use two pages, but stay concise and relevant.
Use simple, ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Set body text at 10–12pt and headers at 14–16pt. Leave plenty of white space so a clinic manager can skim quickly.
Organize sections with clear headings: Contact, Summary, Relevant Skills, Clinical Experience, Education, Certifications, and Volunteer. Use bullet lists for tasks and outcomes. Put the most relevant skills near the top.
Avoid complex two-column layouts, heavy graphics, or tables. These elements confuse ATS and hiring staff. Keep formatting simple so keywords parse correctly.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t use non-standard fonts or tiny text to squeeze content. Don’t cram too many duties without results or numbers. Don’t mix inconsistent date formats or vague headings.
Use action verbs and quantify impact when possible. For example, note number of patients assisted, types of therapy supported, or equipment you maintained. That helps a recruiter picture your daily value.
Finally, proofread for spacing, alignment, and consistent bullets. Save a PDF for email but keep an editable ATS-friendly version for uploads. Small, clear choices make your application easier to read and harder to reject.