Physical Therapist Orthopedic Residency
About The Position
Mountain Land Physical Therapy is a private practice leading the nation in advancing musculoskeletal care. Our Orthopedic Residency provides practicing clinicians advanced orthopedic education and 1:1 clinical mentorship to develop highly skilled, evidence-based practitioners and future leaders in the profession. As a resident, you will integrate best evidence into patient care, collaborate with experienced mentors, and prepare to sit for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) examination through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). For more details about the residency program visit: Orthopaedic Residency – Mountain Land Physical Therapy What Will Your Residency Experience Look Like at Mountain Land? Engage in Advanced Clinical Practice: Work 32 clinical hours per week with dedicated mentorship and 8 hours for didactic learning. Schedules are designed to balance patient care, coursework, and professional growth. Participate in Specialty Rotations: Experience unique learning opportunities including orthopedic surgical observation, physician clinic collaboration, EMG observation, and musculoskeletal ultrasound training. Develop as a Leader and Educator: Complete leadership, service-based, and research projects while attending monthly spine rounds, in-services, and conferences such as the Mountain Land Running or Pelvic Summit. Why Choose Us? Fully Funded Education: No tuition or program fees; MLPT invests in your professional development. Evidence-Based Excellence: Develop advanced manual therapy, clinical reasoning, and diagnostic skills in a high-caliber, mentorship-driven environment. Career Advancement: Graduates are positioned for company leadership, specialization, and long-term professional growth within Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners.
Requirements
- Current PT licensure or ability to obtain in timely manner.
- Ability to work in-person in Salt Lake City, Utah during residency.
Responsibilities
- Integrate best evidence into patient care
- Collaborate with experienced mentors
- Prepare to sit for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) examination
- Work 32 clinical hours per week with dedicated mentorship
- Dedicate 8 hours for didactic learning
- Participate in orthopedic surgical observation
- Participate in physician clinic collaboration
- Participate in EMG observation
- Participate in musculoskeletal ultrasound training
- Complete leadership projects
- Complete service-based projects
- Complete research projects
- Attend monthly spine rounds
- Attend in-services
- Attend conferences such as the Mountain Land Running or Pelvic Summit
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with 3% match
- CEU support
- Gym incentives
- Paid time off
- Reimbursement for OCS board certification
- Internal diagnostic imaging certification
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
