Physical Therapist Resident - 2027-2028 Cohort

Posting Details Posted on September 15, 2026 Locations Showing 1 location Plymouth, MN 55442, USA On-site Provider Full-Time Requisition #: PHYSI003780 Description At Summit Orthopedics, our mission is to improve and restore the quality of life of the patients and communities we serve. We strive to distinguish ourselves as the leader in musculoskeletal healthcare delivery by living our BONES values: Better Together, Own It, Nimble, Excellence, and Service. Join a collaborative, patient-focused environment where team members are respected, find purpose in their roles, and work together to provide an exceptional patient experience. The Summit Orthopedics Physical Therapy Residency Program combines an evidence-based curriculum with individualized mentorship to develop physical therapists dedicated to improving and restoring the quality of life of the patients and communities we serve. Summit offers 13-month residency tracks in: Sports Physical Therapy Orthopedic Physical Therapy Applicants must identify their preferred residency track when applying. The residency is designed for highly motivated physical therapists seeking advanced clinical training, structured mentorship, and professional development. Both recent graduates and physical therapists with prior clinical experience are encouraged to apply. The program includes at least 150 hours of mentorship, including at least 100 hours of direct one-on-one mentorship. The didactic curriculum is provided through Bellin University and includes online coursework, weekend intensive sessions, and hands-on learning experiences. Residents also participate in monthly multidisciplinary Grand Rounds and Journal Club sessions, scholarly activities, professional presentations, and educational experiences involving Summit physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals. Under the supervision of the Program Directors and residency faculty, the Physical Therapist Resident will provide orthopedic and sports physical therapy services by evaluating patients and planning, implementing, and progressing individualized treatment programs. The program is designed to advance the resident’s clinical reasoning, examination and treatment skills, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparation for future American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certification in sports or orthopedic physical therapy. Position details This is a full-time position for the 2027-2028 residency cohort. The residency will begin in August 2027 and continue through August 2028, encompassing at least 54 weeks. The resident’s primary clinic location will be identified before acceptance into the program and may include Plymouth, Vadnais Heights, or another designated Summit Orthopedics location. Residents must be flexible and willing to participate in clinical, mentorship, and educational experiences at other Summit locations as required. The position will primarily consist of direct patient care supplemented by protected mentorship, didactic education, weekend intensive sessions, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, scholarly activities, and other residency requirements. Some clinical and educational responsibilities may occur outside normal clinic hours. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the available positions are filled. Interviews may begin as early as December 2026, with final selection decisions communicated no later than February 28, 2027. Required application materials Each applicant must submit: A current curriculum vitae A #J-18808-Ljbffr Summit Orthopedics