Orthopedic PT Fellow: Mentored Post-Grad Training

Reno Orthopedic Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance $2,500

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Discounted orthopedic care at ROC

Paid time off and holiday pay

Extended sick leave

401(k) plan contributions

EAP, disability and life insurance

Health and fitness program

Coffee shop onsite

Job summary

Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) in Reno, NV offers a 13-month Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Training Program to develop advanced, evidence-based orthopedic skills through structured mentorship and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The program provides exposure to diverse surgical cases and patient populations, with didactic lectures, journal clubs, shadowing, online modules, and independent study to build clinical reasoning and practice readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Active Nevada Physical Therapy license from Nevada State Board (or eligible to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical therapy to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning.
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records and confer with patient and medical practitioners to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Test, measure and record in EMR the patient's strength, motor development, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory status.
• Analyze patient progress and modify interventions to achieve goals and refer to other practitioners as needed.
• Educate patients about injury prevention and ergonomics, and how to use assistive devices.
• Discharge patient with follow-up care or referrals as appropriate.

Education

CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program

Basic Life Support certification

Active Nevada Physical Therapy license (or eligible)

Job description

Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) in Reno, NV offers a 13-month Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Training Program to develop advanced, evidence-based orthopedic skills through structured mentorship and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The program provides exposure to diverse surgical cases and patient populations, with didactic lectures, journal clubs, shadowing, online modules, and independent study to build clinical reasoning and practice readiness.