Physical Therapist Assistant

Highbar Physical Therapy; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship hours

Structured onboarding

Monthly on-site CE

Core-4 Series & COMT Pathways

Specialty SIGs

Total compensation with uncapped bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Wellness benefits

Home-buying assistance

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Highbar Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a PT-led outpatient practice across New England. The role emphasizes autonomy, mentorship, and sustainable caseloads while delivering high-quality patient care.

Clinicians benefit from structured onboarding, regular mentorship hours, and dedicated pathways for professional development, with a focus on preventing burnout and fostering growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active PTA license (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Desire to grow clinically, contribute to a team, and practice thoughtfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 PTA patient care in a low-volume setting.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists on treatment plans.
• Manage daily schedule and patient flow with autonomy.
• Utilize AI-supported documentation to reduce after-hours workload.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Autonomy

Communication

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Tools

EMR software

AI-assisted documentation

Job description

We're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to Join the Movement!

We built Highbar for clinicians who want clarity, support, and a sustainable career, not just another offer.

Highbar Physical Therapy is a premier, PT-led outpatient practice across New England. We are a teaching practice by design, focused on empowering clinicians to practice at the top of their license while delivering exceptional patient care.Our care model is intentionally designed to prioritize clinical autonomy, reasonable caseload expectations, and built-in mentorship, so Clinicians can grow confidently without burning out.

What Your Day Actually Looks Like at Highbar:

We believe clarity builds trust. Here’s what you can expect:

• Patient volume: Lower than industry norms, our expectations are less than 13 patients per day
• Visit structure: 1:1 patient care
• Documentation: AI-supported documentation + Prompt EMR to reduce after-hours documentation
• Schedules: Predictable, thoughtfully built schedules
• Collaboration: You’ll work closely with Physical Therapists as part of a tight-knit care team, collaborating on treatment plans while having autonomy and managing your daily schedule and patient flow
• Support staff: Exercise Specialists to support treatment flow so you can focus on providing the highest level of patient care

If something starts to creep toward burnout, leadership intervenes early. That’s part of the job design - not an afterthought.

Mentorship & 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 and COMT Pathways to align clinical decision-making and PATTOTL principles
• Specialty SIGs (Pelvic Health, Sports, Neuro, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more)

We invest$7,000+ in your professional developmentin your first 18–24 months!

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 from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active PTA license (or eligibility to obtain one)
• A desire to grow clinically, contribute to a team, and practice thoughtfully

If you’re early in your career or looking for a healthier long-term home, we encourage you to explore Highbar and take the time you need to make sure it’s the right fit.

We are redefining what outpatient physical therapy can feel like, for clinicians and patients alike. Our clinicians practice at the top of their license, serve as musculoskeletal primary care providers, and grow through clearly defined clinical and leadership pathways.

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.

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 & PTO
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• Fitness & wellness benefits
• Employee home-buying assistance
• Community volunteer opportunities

We don’t believe in flashy perks that distract from unsustainable workloads. Compensation here is designed to supportboth your career growth and your financial goals.