Highbar Physical Therapy is Hiring!

Help us revolutionize the Physical Therapy industry! Highbar is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice experiencing significant growth with locations across New England. We’ve evolved our name to reflect the standard of care we’ve always provided and demonstrate how we are different.

We bring together the science of musculoskeletal health with the art of individualized care, consistently delivering life-changing outcomes for our patients.

Join us as an Authorization and Insurance Verification Specialist!

The Authorization / Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verifying insurances and performing necessary authorizations based on insurance guidelines. The role also includes quality monitoring to ensure clean claim processing.

What You'll Do:

Identify and solve complex insurance benefit issues.
Obtain detailed patient information to accurately submit to the proper insurance carriers.
Contact health care providers to obtain referrals or additional information as necessary.
Follow up with insurance companies to ensure receipt of patient benefit authorizations.
Must maintain strong attention to detail to transpose data and information accurately.
Schedule patient visits when necessary.
Guide and assist Patient Care Coordinators through difficult accounts.
Provide information and assist patients when help is needed by researching benefit coverage.
Assist other departments as needed, including Billing and Front Office.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED as well as a basic understanding of health insurance benefits.
Preference will be given to candidates with medical insurance and authorization knowledge.

Compensation Package:

Starting at $20/hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skills, and role alignment
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision; 401(k); voluntary disability and life insurance options; Fitness & Wellness program; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work hours; community volunteer opportunities, and more.

Take the next step in your career with Highbar Physical Therapy – Apply today!

More About Us:

We develop leading-edge physical therapists who practice at the top of their license, acting as primary care providers for musculoskeletal disorders, and challenging themselves and their patients to reach new goals.

Highbar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.

About the company

Highbar Physical Therapy runs a network of 21 outpatient clinics in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. It provides non-invasive, holistic physical therapy aimed at improving mobility and reducing pain for both adults and children. Therapists focus on movement and identifying root causes of issues to help patients regain activity and quality of life, delivering direct patient care in an outpatient setting. Compared with others in the field, Highbar has built a strong regional presence through multiple clinics and a clear emphasis on movement expertise and local accessibility, supported by its rebranding from Performance Physical Therapy to Highbar to grow brand recognition and market share. The company’s goal is to expand access to effective musculoskeletal care, helping patients move better, feel better, and lead healthier lives across its service areas.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Highbar added Joint Ventures in October 2025 and PTU in November 2025.
It reached approximately 53 clinics by late 2025, expanding regional patient access.
Highbar ranked among Massachusetts' fastest growing companies in 2026, signaling momentum.

What critics are saying

Integration of Joint Ventures and PTU strains systems, culture, and billing through 2026.
Private outpatient PT faces payer pressure from hospital-owned chains and employer clinics.
A failed multi-brand integration could stall growth and weaken Highbar's regional identity.

What makes Highbar unique

Highbar unified three regional brands in 2023 across 53 New England clinics.
Its outpatient network spans Rhode Island, Boston, and South Shore Massachusetts.
The brand emphasizes mentorship and clinician development, strengthening local referral trust.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Student Loan Assistance
Relocation Assistance

Company News

PR Newswire

Oct 7th, 2026

Highbar Physical Therapy opens 57th clinic in Milford, Massachusetts

Highbar Physical Therapy has opened its 57th location in Milford, Massachusetts, during National Physical Therapy Month. The company, which started as a single clinic in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1999, adopted the Highbar name in 2023. The organisation is clinician-led, with licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants making care decisions. Highbar operates as a teaching practice, offering mentorship, continuing education, and residency programmes with a 100% board-certification pass rate. The company aims to serve one million people annually by 2032. Highbar operates 57 locations across Rhode Island and Massachusetts under four practice names: Highbar Physical Therapy, Joint Ventures Physical Therapy, Peak Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy U.

Newswire

Sep 13th, 2022

Performance Physical Therapy Recognized For Exceptional Patient Care By Cms For 3Rd Consecutive Year

New England leader in physical therapy receives accolade. For the third year in a row, Performance Physical Therapy has earned The Center for Medicare and Medicaid's (CMS) "Exceptional Performer" status. This distinction is given only to practices and providers who participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and have demonstrated exceptional quality of care and a focus on patients' health outcomes while reducing overall healthcare costs for patients. By earning this recognition yet again, Performance is being placed among the top tier of providers and physical therapy practices nationwide when it comes to patient care

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