Physiotherapist cover letter: example and tips

A complete cover letter for physiotherapist jobs in Switzerland, what recruiters in the field look for, and the openings available right now.

What the recruiter wants to read

Your diploma (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy…) and its recognition by the Swiss Red Cross if it is foreign.
The areas you treat: musculoskeletal, neurology, geriatrics, sport, paediatrics.
Your further training and setting: practice, hospital, home visits.

A complete example

Names and facts are made up: replace each one with your own. A copied letter shows, an adapted one gets read.

Example

Subject: Application for the physiotherapist position, 80%

Dear Ms Vial,

Your centre is looking for a physiotherapist at 80% for its musculoskeletal team. I have worked in private practice for four years with post-surgery patients and athletes, and your close work with orthopaedic surgeons interests me greatly.

Qualified in physiotherapy, I work at Physio Rive Gauche, treating around 25 patients a week in post-operative rehabilitation (shoulder, knee) and manual therapy. I have completed further training in orthopaedic manual therapy and started a group class for returning to sport.

Your multidisciplinary approach and your rehabilitation facilities would let me go further in functional rehab.

I am available from 1 April and would be glad to meet you.

Kind regards,
Simon Berthoud

Enclosures: CV, work references, diplomas