Physical Therapist Orthopedic Resident

Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners • Cottonwood Heighs, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Residency at Mountain Land Physical Therapy is designed for practicing clinicians seeking advanced orthopedic education and 1:1 clinical mentorship. This program aims to develop highly skilled, evidence-based practitioners and future leaders in the physical therapy profession. Residents will integrate the best available evidence into patient care, collaborate with experienced mentors, and prepare for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) examination. The residency involves 32 clinical hours per week with mentorship and 8 hours for didactic learning, with schedules balancing patient care, coursework, mentorship, and professional growth. Specialty experiences include orthopedic surgical observation, physician clinic collaboration, EMG observation, and musculoskeletal ultrasound training. Residents will also complete leadership, service-based, and research projects, and attend monthly spine rounds, in-services, and conferences.

Requirements

• Current PT licensure or ability to obtain in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in-person in Salt Lake City, Utah during residency.

Nice To Haves

• Reimbursement for OCS board certification.
• Internal diagnostic imaging certification.

Responsibilities

• Work 32 clinical hours per week with dedicated mentorship.
• Engage in 8 hours per week for didactic learning.
• Integrate the best available evidence into patient care.
• Collaborate with experienced mentors.
• Prepare to sit for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) examination.
• Gain exposure to orthopedic surgical observation.
• Participate in physician clinic collaboration.
• Engage in EMG observation.
• Undertake 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed