Resident Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$105k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Resident Physical Therapist
- (Orthopedic Residency)
- San Francisco, 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
- 3222 Geary Blvd
- San Francisco, CA 94118
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
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Franscisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (308 salary observations; 771 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (3,697 salary observations; 12,524 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Resident Physical Therapist at Select Physical Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,485 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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- No call
- On-site
Living in San Francisco
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.74M≈ 16.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,682/mo≈ 54% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.