Outpatient Physical Therapist

Highbar Physical Therapy; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Student loan assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Fitness and wellness benefits

Employee home-buying assistance

Job summary

Highbar Physical Therapy in Worcester, Massachusetts, seeks passionate Physical Therapists for a dynamic, patient-centered role. With a patient volume of under 12 per day, you will have the autonomy to decide the plan of care and receive extensive professional development, including mentorship and financial assistance for student loans.

Join an environment committed to your growth, ensuring you thrive while delivering high-quality care in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Active PT license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Commitment to practice thoughtfully and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with a focus on clinical autonomy.
• Engage in mentorship and professional development activities.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Desire to grow clinically

Team contribution

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program

Job description

Join the #1 Teaching Practice for Physical Therapy

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
• Student loans: We pay them down until they're gone
• Professional development: $15,000+ invested in your first 18-24 months
• Visit structure: 1:1 patient care, always
• Documentation: AI-supported + Prompt EMR to eliminate after-hours charting
• 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

• 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
• $15,000+ in professional development invested in your first 18-24 months
• In‑house Orthopedic Residency, Dry Needling (Level I and II), and COMT pathways
• Specialty SIGs (Pelvic Health, Sports, Neuro, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more)

About Highbar Physical Therapy

Highbar is New England's leading teaching practice - a premier, PT‑led outpatient network 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

Benefits

• Base salary + uncapped performance bonus
• Student loan assistance - we keep paying until your loans are gone
• Over $15k in professional development opportunities in your first 24 months
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Exclusive H‑Shares
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Fitness and wellness benefits
• Employee home‑buying assistance
• Community volunteer opportunities

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.