Resident Physical Therapist

Select Medical; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Mentorship program

401(k) retirement plan

CEU program

Job summary

Select Medical's Select Physical Therapy in Northern California is seeking a Resident Physical Therapist for a 12-month orthopedic residency program in Santa Rosa. The position maintains full salary and benefits while providing structured mentorship and hands-on orthopedic training.

Ideal for new graduates or therapists new to orthopedics seeking accelerated growth through one-on-one mentorship, with opportunities in sports medicine, hand therapy, and more. Residency follows staff hire.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients.
• Maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations and training.
• Collaborate with colleagues, physicians, patients, and payors; participate in meetings.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

PT degree / DPT

Job description

Overview

Resident Physical Therapist

(Orthopedic Residency)

Santa Rosa, CA

Salary Range: $105,000 up to $125,000 Annually (commensuratewith experience)

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Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus

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$350 Monthly Student Loan Repayment Assistance

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NPTE Prep Coarse Provided For All New Grads

Clinic Address:

1099 D Street. Ste 105

San Rafael, CA 94901

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a Resident Physical Therapist to join our APTA-accredited, 12-month Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program in Northern California. This residency is designed to elevate clinical expertise through structured mentorship, hands-on learning, and advanced orthopedic training—without reducing salary.

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates of APTA-accredited physical therapy programs or licensed physical therapists new to orthopedics who are seeking accelerated professional growth through one-on-one mentorship.

External candidates and internal applicants are welcome. A separate application and interview process is required for the residency following hire as a staff physical therapist.

Residency Program Highlights

• Full salary and benefits maintained throughout the program
• APTA-accredited orthopedic residency (January–December) preparing residents for the OCS exam
• 150 hours of 1:1 clinical mentorship with patients at your home clinic
• 10 hands-on skills labs focused on exam and treatment techniques
• Monthly didactic coursework
• Written and practical examinations aligned with APTA Orthopedic Section standards
• Mentor time built into the workweek—no additional hours required

Benefits & Career Development

Our comprehensive benefits package supports both your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Strong Start: Structured onboarding and mentorship programs
• Continuing Education: Robust CEU program with paid national certifications
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement Planning: Company-matching 401(k)
• Student Loan Support: Ongoing student debt repayment assistance
• Specialty Exposure: Opportunities in sports medicine, aquatics, neuro, pelvic health, hand therapy, concussion care, and more
• Career Advancement: Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations
• Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
• Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors
• Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
• Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice
• CPR certification

Additional Data

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