Physical Therapist Orthopedic Residency

Description:

Base Pay: 80 percent Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), which is $62,500, with additional performance pay available for total potential earnings up to $75,000.

Program Cost: The residency program is funded by MLPT and is viewed as an investment in the future of the company and profession at large, there are no tuition costs.

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, and other great benefits.

Program Duration: 12 months (August 2026 - July 2027)

To Apply: Applicants may apply directly on the website here: RF-PTCAS | Applicant Login Page Section, or through Paylocity using the application link provided below.

The Program and The Company

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

Interview Process and Dates

• Application Opens: October 1, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 16th, 2026
• Interviews Start: February 27, 2026
• Applicants Notification: March 13th, 2026
• Residency Begins – August 3, 2026

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.