Outpatient ortho/sports

[jchen707]

I'm a Third year PT student and was thinking ahead to next year and was wondering if anyone could tell me how easy it is to find an ortho/sports PT position as a new grad nowadays? I've heard it's easier to find inpatient jobs especially acute care due to a high turnover rate, but not sure what it's like for ortho PTs or if it's regionalized (more positions in certain regions)? any insight would be great, thanks!

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[callmecrazy]

I do think it's a bit regionalized, but there does seem to be less open positions than other settings. Anecdotally, my friend has been a company floater between clinics for a couple years hoping for a permanent position. She chose to move on to a different city and had a handful of interviews and multiple offers for significantly more money within days.

 

[truthseeker]

Agree with callmecrazy. it is very regionalized. You can find something but you might have to relocate.

 

[jchen707]

Thanks for the responses.... I figured as much. Anyone have any idea on what it's like in the Boston or New England area?

 

[BiffTheFlashRogers]

Thanks for the responses.... I figured as much. Anyone have any idea on what it's like in the Boston or New England area?

How'd this ever end up going for you? Any outpatient/sports luck in Boston/NE?

 

[jchen707]

Working in an outpatient facility in Rhode Island

 

[BiffTheFlashRogers]

Working in an outpatient facility in Rhode Island

good deal! were there any options around Boston?