Full-Time

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Updated on 9/3/2026

Highbar

Highbar

201-500 employees

Outpatient physical therapy network, mobility improvement

Compensation Overview

$80k - $100k/yr

Westerly, RI, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care

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Requirements
  • A degree in Physical Therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education-accredited program.
  • An active physical therapist license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • A desire to grow clinically, contribute to a team, and practice thoughtfully.
Responsibilities
  • Provide one-to-one patient care with a patient volume of fewer than 12 patients per day.
  • Determine patient plans of care through physical-therapist-led clinical decisions.
  • Practice at the top of the physical therapist license with clinical autonomy.
  • Participate in two paid mentorship hours per week during the first 12 weeks.
  • Complete structured onboarding with a Clinic Director and peer mentor.
  • Attend monthly on-site continuing-education meetings.
  • Participate in Core-4 clinical decision-making and top-of-license principles.
  • Use AI-supported documentation and Prompt EMR.
  • Collaborate with Exercise Specialists on the floor while focusing on clinical care.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience level may range from new graduate to experienced specialist.
  • Interest in or participation in orthopedic residency, Dry Needling Level I and II, COMT pathways, or specialty special-interest groups in Pelvic Health, Sports, Neurology, Vestibular, or Pediatrics.

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

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