Physical Therapist - Resident

Description

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.

The Summit Orthopedics Physical Therapy Residency offers an evidence-based curriculum in conjunction to individually focused mentorship that develops physical therapists dedicated to improving and restoring the quality of life of the patients and communities we serve. Summit's one-year program is for highly driven physical therapists who are seeking additional training and mentorship. The residency program includes over 100 direct 1:1 mentoring hours. Under the supervision of the PT Manager, the Physical Therapist Resident will aid in the orthopedic care and treatment of patients by planning, interpreting, and implementing specific therapy treatment programs.

**Applications for this position along with all required attachments must be submitted by 2.15.26**

This is a full-time position based at our Vadnais Heights Campus. Residency is expected to run from August 2026 to September 2027. This position will primarily consist of direct patient care with roughly 4 hours of mentoring/classwork each week. Must be flexible to float to other Summit locations as needed.

Each candidate will be required to submit a 1-3 page Statement of Goals as they pursue this PT Residency program with Summit Orthopedics.

Each candidate will be required to submit 3 letters of recommendation. These letters must be from a professor/instructor/clinical instructor.

• Evaluates, plans and implements patient treatment program in coordination with medical staff.
• Administers treatment program per physician orders, clarifies physicians treatment instruction and/or confers with physician and medical staff on patient care issues as indicated. Recommends physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
• Evaluates charts and reports on patient's progress. Maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
• Educates patients and family in proper self-management care and excursive programs.
• Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
• Participates in establishing job requirements and goals; Performs duties at the desired level of competency. Participates in weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions.
• Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment.
• Maintains currency in field through continuing educations, literature, and seminars. Conducts and participates in clinic educational programs.
• Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by staying current with existing and staying current with existing and new legislation and advises management on needed actions.
• Other applicable duties as assigned.

To be eligible for this residency, you must be a recent graduate of a PT program. Spring 2026 graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

Summit's total compensation for this position is $75,000. ($60,000 as salary and $15,000 toward residency and didactic work). The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.

Qualifications
Education Bachelors of Physical Therapy (required)
Masters of Physical Therapy (preferred)
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (preferred)
Licenses & Certifications Licensed Physical Ther (preferred)

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