Physical Therapy Aide
About the job
- A high school diploma is required.
- The role requires standing or walking for extended periods.
- The role requires assisting with patient exercise instruction and demonstration.
- The role requires monitoring patient movement to ensure safety, including fall prevention.
- The role requires light lifting or moving equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
- The role requires occasional bending, reaching, or crouching to support patient care or maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.
- Ensure treatment rooms and the gym area meet condition and cleanliness standards.
- Assist clinical staff with patient interventions according to the plan of care and under direction of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; assistance may include exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, aquatic therapy, modalities, and education on posture, ergonomics, activities of daily living, and body mechanics, subject to payer and state guidelines.
- Assist administrative staff as directed by the clinic director, including scheduling and rescheduling patients, answering phones, assisting patients with intake, running weekly reports from clinical software, and calling patients to maintain communication at the therapist’s direction.
- Maintain a clean environment for patient safety and clinician efficiency, including cleaning tables and private treatment areas, keeping towels and pillowcases supplied, cleaning exercise equipment, washing and folding laundry where applicable, and notifying the clinic director when supplies are low.
- A Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or a related field is strongly preferred.
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