Orthopedic Resident Physical Therapist

SSM Health Physical Therapy

Orthopedic Resident Physical Therapist (PT) 

St. Louis, MO

Interested in a Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency program?  Look no further!  

Together with Saint Louis University, SSM Health Physical Therapy offers a 12-month orthopedic physical therapy residency designed to advance licensed physical therapists in their orthopedics knowledge, skills and attributes. We accept external applicants and internal applicants (current employees of SSM Health Physical Therapy).  Our mission is to graduate physical therapist who embody the ideals of excellence through advanced integration of evidence into practice, enhanced clinical decision making and reflective patient care.

Application deadline is January 2nd, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled on January 19th and program begins August 5th, 2025.

Strong applicants will demonstrate the following:

• A commitment to lifelong learning including the pursuit of Board Certification in Orthopedics
• Professional interests include serving the uninsured or underinsured in an urban environment
• A desire to develop as an instructor for an entry level DPT program
• A history of clinical practice or clinical education experience(s) in the orthopedic setting (minimum of 10 weeks)
• Strong fundamental skills in the application of examination and treatment procedures 
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills 

This is a full-time, paid position with benefits.

The resident participates in clinical practice, multiple weekly structured educational experiences, mentored patient care, teaching in Saint Louis University’s Program in Physical Therapy, physician shadowing, and creation of a scholarly product.

Recent graduates of APTA credentialed physical therapy programs are eligible to apply as well as physical therapists that are new to the field of orthopedics and seek one on one mentoring. A current and valid Missouri licensure (or eligibility for Missouri licensure as a Physical Therapist) and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

To apply or to find more information about this position, please see the following website: SLUSSMPTResidency.slu.edu or contact OrthoResidency@slu.edu.

*Generous benefits package including:

• Tuition-free residency education
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• Residency Programs
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

“Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.”