Occupational Therapist Resume Example

How to write a occupational therapist resume that passes ATS — sample bullets, skills, and mistakes to avoid for India and global roles.

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What recruiters look for

  • BOT/MOT degree and state council registration
  • Pediatric vs adult neuro vs ortho focus
  • Outcome measures: FIM, COPM if used
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Skills and keywords to include

Align with the job description — these terms are commonly filtered by ATS and hiring managers for occupational therapist roles:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • ADL Training
  • Pediatric OT
  • Neuro Rehab
  • Sensory Integration
  • Documentation
  • Home Programs

Sample bullet points

Adapt these achievement-style bullets with your own metrics, employers, and tools:

Treated 30+ weekly OT sessions for pediatric and neuro cases; 85% of goals met within planned review periods.
Designed home programs for stroke patients improving independence scores on FIM scale avg 12 points.
Collaborated with physio and speech teams on 15 school reintegration cases for children with special needs.

Sample resume outline

Plain-text structure parsers read — also visible in the downloadable sample:

SUMMARY
Occupational Therapist with 4+ years of experience delivering measurable results in RehabPlus and related environments. Skilled in Occupational Therapy, ADL Training, Pediatric OT, Neuro Rehab, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking roles in India and globally where occupational therapy expertise drives business outcomes.

EXPERIENCE
Occupational Therapist — RehabPlus Centre
Jan 2021 – Present | Kochi, India
• Treated 30+ weekly OT sessions for pediatric and neuro cases; 85% of goals met within planned review periods.
• Designed home programs for stroke patients improving independence scores on FIM scale avg 12 points.
• Collaborated with physio and speech teams on 15 school reintegration cases for children with special needs.

Junior Occupational Associate — Kochi Professional Services
Jun 2018 – Dec 2020 | Kochi, India
• Supported occupational therapist projects using Occupational Therapy, ADL Training, Pediatric OT under senior mentorship.
• Contributed to team KPI improvements and documentation standards adopted across the department.

SKILLS
Occupational Therapy, ADL Training, Pediatric OT, Neuro Rehab, Sensory Integration, Documentation, Home Programs

EDUCATION
Relevant degree / professional qualification for Occupational Therapist — accredited institution

CERTIFICATIONS
Industry certification or license applicable to Occupational Therapist — verify locally

Common ATS mistakes

  • Missing BOT/MOT registration
  • Generic rehab bullets without population focus
  • No outcome scale or goal metrics

Tips for India job applications

  • Use standard headings — Clinical Experience, Certifications, Education.
  • Spell out degrees (MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, GNM, B.Sc Nursing).
  • Avoid medical jargon acronyms without expansion on first use.
  • For abroad roles, mention IELTS/OET only when required by the posting.

Frequently asked questions

Registration numbers and state councils where appropriate Format as a single-column Word or PDF with standard headings so Naukri, LinkedIn, and corporate ATS can parse your file.

Mirror the job description. Core keywords recruiters often filter on include: Occupational Therapy, ADL Training, Pediatric OT, Neuro Rehab. List them in a dedicated Skills section and repeat naturally in experience bullets.

Yes for academic or tertiary-care roles. For general clinical posts, prioritize experience and procedures.

One to two pages depending on years and specializations. Lead with recent ward or ICU experience.

Yes. Use the download buttons above for a blank ATS template or a pre-filled occupational therapist example in Word or PDF. See more healthcare & pharma guides in our category hub.

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