OCS Orthopedic Residency for PTs — Mentorship & Growth

Highbar Physical Therapy; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays & PTO

Relocation assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness benefits

Exclusive H-Shares

Job summary

Highbar's ABPTRFE-accredited residency program in New England offers a tuition-free, advanced Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) residency for physical therapists while allowing them to continue earning their full salary. Early applications open for the 2026 cohort until August 1, 2026.

The program features industry-leading mentorship, evidence-based practice, direct access patient care experience, and opportunities for leadership, all within a competitive compensation package and

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active PT license in Rhode Island or Massachusetts (required 15 days before start).
• Current CPR certification.
• English language proficiency for non-native speakers.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced orthopedic clinical education through mentorship and hands-on patient care.
• Develop residents’ clinical reasoning and decision-making for first-contact musculoskeletal care.
• Participate in evidence-based education for patients, students, and peers.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

First-contact care

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Active MA/RI PT license

Job description

Highbar's ABPTRFE-accredited residency program in New England offers a tuition-free, advanced Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) residency for physical therapists while allowing them to continue earning their full salary. Early applications open for the 2026 cohort until August 1, 2026.

The program features industry-leading mentorship, evidence-based practice, direct access patient care experience, and opportunities for leadership, all within a competitive compensation package and