Orthopedic PT Residency – Paid, Mentored Career Path

Wellstar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia offers an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, a paid, structured pathway to advanced clinical experience and OCS preparation. The program provides mentorship, didactic learning, physician and surgical exposure, and supervision for PTs pursuing orthopedic specialization.

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and have current BLS certification; enrollment in a PT Doctorate program is required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy is required.
• Enrollment in PT Doctorate program is required.
• BLS certification is required on hire (instructor or basic).

Responsibilities

• Patient treatment per plan and goals; documents progress.
• Patient assessment and discharge planning as per policy.
• Education and learning support for observers, students, and staff.
• Maintain productivity and timely documentation.

Skills

Clinical hours

Mentorship

Direct patient care

Documentation

Education

Doctorate Physical Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia offers an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, a paid, structured pathway to advanced clinical experience and OCS preparation. The program provides mentorship, didactic learning, physician and surgical exposure, and supervision for PTs pursuing orthopedic specialization.

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and have current BLS certification; enrollment in a PT Doctorate program is required.