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Summit Orthopedics Announces 2026 Physical Therapist Residency Program

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Applications Closed for Summit Orthopedics’ 2026 Physical Therapist Residency

Summit Orthopedics Physical Therapist Residency Program, offering Sports and Orthopedic residency tracks for physical therapists looking to advance their clinical expertise.

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2026 Physical Therapist Residency Applications

  • Tracks Offered: Sports Residency and Orthopedic Residency
  • Program Length: 13 months
  • Start Date: August 2026
  • Positions Available: Up to two
  • Location: Summit Orthopedics clinics across the Twin Cities metro area
  • Mentorship: Minimum of 150 hours, including at least 100 hours of one-on-one mentoring
  • Collaboration: In partnership with Motion

Why Complete a Residency at Summit Orthopedics?

Summit Orthopedics is recognized as a leader in musculoskeletal and sports medicine care, offering a collaborative environment where physical therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals work closely to achieve the best patient outcomes.

Residents gain exposure to a wide range of orthopedic and sports injuries, advanced post-operative rehabilitation techniques, and on-field or sideline sports coverage opportunities, all within a physician-led practice model.

Our Plymouth location, a Shoulder Center for Excellence, serves as a cornerstone clinical site, reflecting Summit’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in specialty orthopedic care.

How to Apply:

Applicants to the Sports Residency must also provide proof of one of the following: Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.

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