Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Physical Therapy Residency Program
Posted on 9/26/2025

Highbar
No salary listed
Rhode Island, USA + 1 more
More locations: Massachusetts, USA
Hybrid
Candidates must have an active PT license in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.
Highbar's ABPTRFE-Accredited Physical Therapy Residency Program Now Accepting Applications!
Highbar (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) is New England's premier outpatient physical therapy practice, offering a tuition-free, advanced Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) residency program for ambitious physical therapists while allowing them to continue making their full salary! Early Applications Open for 2025 Cohort until August 1st, 2025!
Why Choose Highbar's Residency Program?
- Industry-leading clinical mentorship
- Evidence-based practice focus
- Direct access patient care experience
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Work-life balance emphasis
Program Highlights:
- ABPTRFE-accredited orthopedic physical therapy residency
- Comprehensive clinical mentorship from board-certified specialists
- Evidence-based practice integration
- Advanced manual therapy training
- Orthopedic specialty examination preparation
- Leadership development opportunities
Clinical Education & Training
- Mastery of advanced examination and treatment techniques for orthopedic conditions.
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making, empowering residents to act as first-contact providers.
- Development of cutting-edge skills in evidence-based education for patients, students, and peers.
- Strengthened interpersonal and team collaboration skills to thrive in multidisciplinary settings.
Program Requirements
- Graduate of CAPTE-accredited DPT program
- Active PT license in Rhode Island or Massachusetts (required15 days before start)
- Current CPR certification
- English language proficiency for non-native speakers
More About Us:
We develop leading-edge physical therapists who practice at the top of their license, acting as primary care providers for musculoskeletal disorders, and challenging themselves and their patients to reach new goals.
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.

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