Resident Physical Therapist - Up to $20,000 Sign On
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
About the job
Overview
Resident Physical Therapist
(Orthopedic Residency)
Concord, CA
Salary Range: $105,000 up to $120,000 Annually (commensurate with 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
1470 Civic Court Ste. 320
Concord, CA 94520
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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Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
From Select Medical's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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