Orthopedic Resident Physical Therapist
Job Description
About the Role
Join SSM Health Physical Therapy as a Orthopedic Resident Physical Therapist – St. Louis, MO – Paid Residency in United States. Overview SSM Health Physical Therapy Orthopedic Resident Physical Therapist (PT) St. Louis, MO Interested in a Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency program?
Key Responsibilities
- develop as an instructor for an entry level DPT program A history of clinical practice or clinical education.
Requirements
- time, paid position with
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with SSM Health Physical Therapy in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Orthopedic Resident Physical Therapist position at SSM Health Physical Therapy includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at SSM Health Physical Therapy is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Orthopedics, Clinical decision making, Patient care, Evidence-based practice, Examination procedures, Treatment procedures, Written communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The resident participates in clinical practice, mentored patient care, and physician shadowing while teaching in the Saint Louis University Physical Therapy program. Additionally, the resident is responsible for creating a scholarly product and engaging in weekly structured educational experiences.
Benefits package: Company matching 401(k), Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options, Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID), Short and Long Term Disability, Personal and Family Medical Leave, Clinical Ladder Program, Excellent Orientation Program, New Grad Mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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