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Resident Physical Therapist - Up to $20,000 Sign On

Select Medical logoSelect Medicalup to $120,000/yrConcord, CAAdded 1w ago
  • 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

Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement

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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