Physical Therapist Orthopedic Resident

Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

CEU support

Gym incentives

Paid time off

OCS exam reimbursement

Imaging certification

Other benefits

Job summary

Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners in Salt Lake City offers a 12-month Orthopedic Residency (Aug 2027 - Jul 2028) with 32 clinical hours per week and 8 hours for didactic learning, guided by experienced mentors to prepare for the ABPTS OCS exam.

The program is fully funded with no tuition, emphasizing evidence-based practice, leadership development, and potential for future leadership roles within the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage in Advanced Clinical Practice: Work 32 clinical hours per week with dedicated mentorship and 8 hours for didactic learning.
• Participate in Specialty Experiences: orthopedic surgical observation, physician clinic collaboration, EMG observation, MSK ultrasound training.
• Develop as a Leader and Educator: complete leadership, service-based, and research projects with monthly spine rounds and conferences.

Education

PT licensure

Job description

Base Pay: 80% 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 fully funded by Mountain Land Physical Therapy and is viewed as an investment in the future of the company and the physical therapy profession. There are no tuition costs for residents.

Program Duration: 12 months (August 2027 - July 2028)

The Company

Mountain Land Physical Therapy is a private practice leading the nation in advancing musculoskeletal care. Our Orthopedic Residency provides practicing clinicians with 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 the best available 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 https://www.mlpt.com/orthopaedic-residency/.

Application Process

• Application Opens: October 1, 2026
• Application Deadline: February 26, 2027
• Interviews: March 12, 2027
• Applicant Notification Deadline: March 17, 2027
• Tentative Residency Start Date: August 2, 2027

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, mentorship, and professional growth.
• Participate in Specialty Experiences:
  Gain exposure to 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. Mountain Land 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.

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
• other great benefits

Requirements

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