Select Medical Application

Last Updated: April 17, 2026




Select Medical Application: How to Apply Online (2026)

Bottom line: Select Medical operates 100+ long-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals and 1,900+ outpatient physical therapy clinics (operating as Select Physical Therapy) across the US with 48,000+ employees. Physical therapists earn $38–52/hr, RNs $32–48/hr, and PTAs $28–38/hr. Apply at selectmedical.com/careers.

How to Apply at Select Medical

To apply at Select Medical, visit selectmedical.com/careers, which covers all positions in both Select Medical specialty hospitals and Select Physical Therapy outpatient clinics. The two divisions have distinct roles but share a single application portal.

  1. Go to selectmedical.com/careers — search across both hospital and outpatient clinic divisions simultaneously.
  2. Choose your division — “Select Medical Hospitals” (LTAC, inpatient rehab) or “Select Physical Therapy” (outpatient PT/OT/SLP clinics).
  3. Search by role and location — filter by Physical Therapist, RN, PTA, OTA, SLP, or support roles.
  4. Create an applicant profile — build your profile with work history, education, and licensure details.
  5. Upload license documentation — all clinical roles require upload of active state license(s) at time of application.
  6. Complete the application and submit — include availability and any preferred clinic or hospital locations.
  7. Background check and credentialing — healthcare background check and primary source licensure verification required pre-hire.

Select Medical Job Positions & Pay Rates

Position Pay Range Type
Physical Therapist (PT) $38–$52/hr Full-time / Part-time
Occupational Therapist (OT) $36–$50/hr Full-time / Part-time
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) $38–$54/hr Full-time / Part-time
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) $28–$38/hr Full-time / Part-time
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) $26–$36/hr Full-time / Part-time
Registered Nurse (LTAC/Inpatient) $32–$48/hr Full-time / PRN
Respiratory Therapist (RT) $28–$42/hr Full-time
Patient Care Technician (PCT) $17–$24/hr Full-time / Part-time
Clinic Director (Outpatient PT) $75,000–$100,000/yr Full-time / Salaried
New graduate pathway: Select Physical Therapy actively recruits new PT graduates and offers structured mentorship programs. Many outpatient clinics have dedicated preceptor PT roles to support new grads in their first clinical year.

Select Medical Application Requirements

  • Clinical roles (PT, OT, SLP, RN, RT): Active, unrestricted state license required — Select Medical verifies through primary source at time of hire
  • PTA/OTA: Active state license required; some states require supervising PT/OT co-signature for specific procedures
  • Patient Care Technician: CNA certification preferred but not always required; experience in acute care or rehab setting preferred
  • Background check: Required for all positions; healthcare-specific screening
  • Drug screen: Pre-employment required
  • CPR/BLS certification: Required for all clinical staff; American Heart Association preferred
  • Minimum age: 18 years old

Select Medical Interview Process

Interview processes differ between hospital and outpatient clinic divisions. Outpatient PT clinic interviews often move faster and are less formal.

Outpatient clinic (Select Physical Therapy)

  • 1–2 rounds: Clinic Director phone screen followed by in-person clinic visit
  • Shadowing opportunities available at many clinics pre-offer
  • New grad positions often include mentorship discussion with senior PT

Hospital division (LTAC / Inpatient Rehab)

  • 2–3 rounds: HR screen → Department Manager → sometimes Chief Clinical Officer
  • Skills competency discussion for RN and respiratory therapy roles
  • Panel interviews common for leadership and senior clinical roles

Common interview questions

  • “How do you manage a high caseload while maintaining documentation quality?”
  • “Describe a challenging patient case and how you adapted your treatment approach.”
  • “What is your experience with LTAC or medically complex patients?” (hospital roles)
  • “How do you approach patient and family education?”

Select Medical Employee Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision insurance for full-time employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, holidays
  • CEU reimbursement — continuing education allowance for PT, OT, SLP license renewal
  • Professional development — Select Physical Therapy runs internal clinical excellence programs and mentorship for new grads
  • Tuition assistance — for qualifying degree or certification programs
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee referral bonuses — particularly for PT, OT, SLP positions

Select Medical Career Development

With 1,900+ outpatient clinics and 100+ hospitals, Select Medical offers significant geographic mobility and a clear clinical leadership track — particularly in the outpatient therapy division.

  • Staff PT → Senior PT: Clinical specialty certification (OCS, SCS, NCS) supported and recognized in compensation
  • Senior PT → Clinic Director: Internal Clinic Director development program; most clinic directors promote from staff PT within 3–5 years
  • Clinic Director → Area Director → Regional VP: Corporate leadership track for high performers

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Select Medical hire new graduate physical therapists?

Yes. Select Physical Therapy (outpatient division) actively recruits new PT graduates and has a structured mentorship program. New grads are paired with experienced PT mentors for 6–12 months post-hire. Many clinics also have dedicated CI (clinical instructor) relationships with PT schools.

What is the difference between Select Medical hospitals and Select Physical Therapy?

Select Medical hospitals are specialty inpatient facilities — primarily long-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals treating medically complex patients (ventilator-dependent, wound care, multi-system failure). Select Physical Therapy operates outpatient PT, OT, and SLP clinics treating orthopedic, sports medicine, and neurological conditions. Both divisions are part of Select Medical Corporation and share a careers portal.

How long does Select Medical’s hiring process take?

Outpatient clinic positions typically move in 1–3 weeks from application to offer. Hospital positions take 2–4 weeks due to credentialing and background verification requirements. Clinical license verification adds 3–5 business days.

Does Select Medical offer PRN (as-needed) positions?

Yes. PRN/per diem positions are available at both hospital and outpatient clinic divisions for PT, OT, SLP, RN, and RT roles. PRN staff typically earn 15–25% higher hourly rates than full-time equivalents without benefits eligibility.

Can I work at both a Select Medical hospital and a Select Physical Therapy clinic?

Working across both divisions simultaneously is generally not a standard arrangement, but Select Medical does allow internal transfers between divisions. Many clinicians use an outpatient role as a stepping stone to hospital roles or vice versa based on career goals.