Healthcare Resume Guide
Build a Occupational Therapist Resume That Gets Interviews
Free templates, ATS keywords, and resume tips written specifically for Occupational Therapist roles.
Occupational therapist resumes are proven with functional outcomes and patient population specifics -- licensure is the baseline, and what actually differentiates a resume is measurable progress you've helped patients make.
Skills ATS looks for in a Occupational Therapist resume
Treatment planning & documentation (SOAP notes)State licensure (OT license)Patient population specialty (pediatric, geriatric, hand therapy, neuro)EMR systems (WebPT, Casamba)Adaptive equipment & assistive technologyInsurance documentation & complianceSensory integration therapy (if applicable)Patient & caregiver education
What actually makes a difference
- State licensure and any specialty certifications (CHT, pediatric cert) clearly -- licensure is a hard requirement checked before anything else.
- Name your patient population specialty (pediatric, geriatric, hand therapy, neuro rehab) -- postings filter heavily on this specific match.
- Quantify caseload and functional outcomes where you can -- a specific measured improvement in a patient's independence is stronger than a general duties list.
- Name your EMR system (WebPT, Casamba) -- practices and hospital systems frequently filter on the exact platform used.
A "Licensure & Specialty" line near the top is worth prominent placement -- population specialty is one of the first things OT hiring managers screen for.
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