Physical Therapist New Grad
About the job
- A degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.
- A current Physical Therapy license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, continuous learning, and personal growth.
- Provide outpatient physical therapy and patient care.
- Participate in a gradual caseload ramp-up, building toward a full patient schedule.
- Use the practice’s electronic medical record and AI documentation software to support patient care.
- Develop clinical reasoning, hands-on techniques, and clinical skills through paid mentorship and coaching.
- Practice within the scope of the Physical Therapy license.
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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Company News
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.
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