Outpatient Physical Therapist

Highbar Physical Therapy; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Relocation assistance

Employee home-buying assistance

Fitness and wellness benefits

Community volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Highbar Physical Therapy in Smithfield, Rhode Island, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist. The role offers a unique opportunity for 1:1 patient care with lower volumes than industry norms, ensuring authentic engagement. You will benefit from structured mentorship, professional development, and significant financial assistance for student loans. Priority is given to clinicians' autonomy and career growth without the risk of burnout. Expect a supportive environment and extensive benefits including a competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Active PT license (or eligibility to obtain one).
• A desire to grow clinically, contribute to a team, and practice thoughtfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 patient care with lower patient volume.
• Participate in structured onboarding with mentorship.
• Engage in professional development activities.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Patient care

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program

Job description

Compensation

$80,000 - $100,000 + uncapped performance bonus + student loan assistance until paid off.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Patient volume: Under 12 patients per day - lower than industry norms
• Visit structure: 1:1 patient care, always
• Documentation: AI-supported + Prompt EMR to eliminate after-hours charting
• Student loans: We pay them down until they're gone
• Professional development: $15,000+ invested in your first 18 - 24 months
• Schedules: Predictable and thoughtfully built
• Autonomy: You decide the plan of care with PT-led clinical decisions
• Support staff: Exercise Specialists on the floor, so you can focus on being a clinician
• Leadership: Direct access to PT leaders who have been in your shoes

What Your Day Actually Looks Like at Highbar

We believe clarity builds trust. If something starts to creep toward burnout, leadership intervenes early. That's part of the job design, not an afterthought.

Mentorship and Professional Development

Highbar is a teaching practice by design. Professional development is part of your workweek, not something you squeeze in to meet your CEU requirements:

• 2 paid mentorship hours/week for your first 12 weeks
• Structured onboarding with a Clinic Director + Peer Mentor
• Monthly Skillz meetings (onsite CE, every month)
• Core-4 Series to align clinical decision-making and PATTOTL principles
• In-house Orthopedic Residency, Dry Needling (Level I and II), and COMT pathways
• Specialty SIGs (Pelvic Health, Sports, Neuro, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more)

We invest $15,000+ in your professional development in your first 18 - 24 months!

About Highbar Physical Therapy

Highbar is a premier, PT-led outpatient practice across New England. We're a teaching practice by design, built to give clinicians clinical autonomy, real mentorship, and a career that doesn't require burning out to succeed.

You’ll Thrive at Highbar If You Value

• Practicing as a clinician - not a productivity unit
• Autonomy paired with real support
• Clear expectations around workload and growth
• Leadership with clinical backgrounds
• Feedback that's welcomed and acted on

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Active PT license (or eligibility to obtain one)
• A desire to grow clinically, contribute to a team, and practice thoughtfully

Salary and Total Compensation Package

Salary based on experience

Total Compensation Package includes:

• Uncapped bonus potential
• Student loan assistance that continues until your loans are paid off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Exclusive H-Shares
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• Fitness and wellness benefits
• Employee home-buying assistance
• Community volunteer opportunities

We do not believe in flashy perks that distract from unsustainable workloads. Compensation here is designed to support both your career growth and your financial goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.