Physical Therapist - Post Graduate PT Training Program

About the Program

Reno Orthopedic Center's Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Training Program prepares clinicians for advanced, evidence-based practice through structured mentorship, direct collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and comprehensive exposure to a diverse patient population and surgical conditions. The program is committed to developing competent, ethical practitioners who deliver high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care. We are a top outpatient orthopedic clinic with many talented and OCS-certified clinicians from whom to learn.

Enrollment for this program is open until November 13th.

Curriculum Outline

This will be a 13-month program with the following structure:

• 4 hours of clinical 1:1 mentoring per week
• 32 non-mentored hours per week
• Monthly journal clubs
• Monthly physician/surgery shadowing
• 2 hours of online learning modules per week (self-paced)
• 3 hours of independent study per week

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records and confer with patient and appropriate medical practitioners to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation
• Test, measure and record in patient's electronic medical record the patient's strength, motor development, functional capacity, sensory perception, and respiratory and/or circulatory efficiency
• Analyze patient progress and data, record in electronic medical record and modify interventions to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes, including referring to other practitioners as needed
• Educate patients about injury prevention, ergonomics, and ways to promote health
• Instruct patient in use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes as well as in treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained; provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals
• Participate in scheduled individual mentoring sessions with an experienced physical therapist
• Incorporate mentor feedback to improve clinical reasoning, examination techniques, and treatment interventions
• Attend and actively participate in didactic lectures, case discussions, journal clubs and skills laboratories
• Complete assigned readings, clinical projects, and competency assessments within program timelines

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
• Basic Life Support certification
• Active Nevada Physical Therapy license from Nevada State Board (or eligible to obtain)

Benefits

At Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC), we believe that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our people. We prioritize work-life balance by fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where workloads are managed realistically, schedules are respected, and personal well-being is valued.

• Continuing education allowance of $2,500 in addition to the training program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Discounted orthopedic care at ROC
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Extended sick leave
• 401(k) plan contributions with no match required
• EAP, disability, and life insurance
• Health and fitness program
• Coffee shop onsite (main location)