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Physiotherapist cover letter example

A kiné looking for a collaborator or a rehabilitation centre hiring wants to know which patients you can treat on your own, whether your techniques match their caseload, and how you would fit into a shared practice.

Write a direct letter with concrete clinical examples and your availability.

Cover letter example

Replace the parts in brackets with your own details.

Subject: Assistant collaborator application, [Practice name]

Dear [Mr/Ms Last name],

I am writing in response to your search for an assistant collaborator at [Practice name]. I obtained my Diplôme d'État de masseur-kinésithérapeute in [year] and I am registered with the Ordre. For the past [x] years I have worked as a locum in two practices in [City], mostly with orthopaedic and sports patients.

Your practice works with several surgeons from [Clinic name] and has an exercise room with isokinetic equipment, which matches the work I enjoy most: post-operative knee and shoulder rehabilitation through to return to sport. I have completed training in the McKenzie method and in vestibular rehabilitation, which could also help you answer GP referrals for dizziness.

I can start in [month], five half-days a week, and I am happy to do home visits on the days I am not in the practice. I also took part in the winter respiratory physiotherapy rota last season.

I would be glad to meet you and see the practice. You can reach me at [phone] or [email].

Kind regards,[First name Last name]

What to highlight

  • Your diploma, registration and status sought
  • Your main clinical area and techniques
  • Experience matching the practice or centre caseload
  • Availability for home visits or winter respiratory sessions
  • Why this practice or centre

Mistakes to avoid

  • Describing physiotherapy in general instead of your own clinical focus.
  • Not mentioning whether you want to be a locum, collaborator or salaried.
  • Ignoring what the practice already offers, visible on its website or directory listing.
  • Leaving availability vague.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a letter needed to join a private practice?

Many collaborations start with a phone call or a post on a professional group, but a short letter or email with your CV remains the best first contact. It lets the practice compare candidates and shows you have looked at their caseload and equipment.

What should change for a rehabilitation centre?

Talk about teamwork with occupational therapists, nurses and doctors, about the patient groups you know (neurological, cardiac, orthopaedic) and about writing reports. Centres also value availability for weekend rotations in some units.

Can I mention sports team experience?

Yes, especially for practices with a sports caseload. Explain your role with the team, such as pitch-side care, injury follow-up or prevention sessions, and how you worked with the club doctor. Avoid presenting it as your only skill if the practice treats a wider population.

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