BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH PTU
Come see for yourself why team members and patients alike rave about the uniquely caring, high-performance environment at Physical Therapy U.
Why Clinicians Choose PTU
Physical Therapy U is a Highbar practice – part of the Highbar Physical Therapy network, which brings together four of New England’s most established outpatient PT brands: PTU here in Bridgewater, Buzzards Bay, and Middleborough, Highbar Physical Therapy across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Joint Ventures Physical Therapy in Boston, and Peak Physical Therapy on the South Shore.
Being a Highbar practice means we keep our neighborhood roots and the local team culture our clinicians come here for, while sharing the clinical standards, mentorship, residency programs, and professional development that define Highbar. The brands stay distinct because the communities we serve do — but the career path runs across the whole network.
When you join PTU, you’re joining a Highbar practice. That means a local team to build your career with, plus access to residency-trained mentors, continuing education, and growth opportunities across all four brands.
Explore the rest of the Highbar network:
What Sets PTU Apart
We’re a close-knit team that values:
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Autonomy and clinical excellence
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High-level rehab rooted in strength, biomechanics, and performance
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A culture where learning never stops
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A community vibe — not a corporate machine
Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just starting out, PTU gives you the time, tools, and mentorship to grow your craft.
Your Career, Elevated
A supportive team that treats students as future colleagues.
High-Level Clinical Environment
Our clinics are designed to help you practice at a higher level — with space to coach movement, train, lift, and problem-solve with patients like an athlete.
Structured Mentorship From Day One
Weekly or bi-weekly mentorship, one-on-one skill refinement with senior PTs, access to specialty tracks, and support toward advanced certifications.
Treat the Active Population You Love
From kids and teens to competitive adult athletes, PTU attracts patients who want to train, get better, and get back to doing hard things.
Growth Pathways
Clear advancement opportunities, leadership development, lead therapist + clinic director tracks, and support for continuing education.
Student: New Grad: Professional Growth Pipeline
PTU is proud to train the next generation of physical therapists. We partner with top programs and provide a clinical education experience rooted in movement, strength, and real-world outcomes.
Students who rotate at PTU often continue into:
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Full-time new grad positions
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Specialty mentorship tracks
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Leadership development programs
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Your career doesn’t start on graduation day — it starts the moment you walk through our doors.
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Benefits & Perks
PT-owned practice with leaders who understand the profession.
Competitive compensation with growth opportunities
Mentorship + specialty development
(Repeated) Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible scheduling
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Meet The Team
PTU is full of clinicians who love movement, value autonomy, and genuinely enjoy helping people get strong and get back to life.
Kelly Duggan
President of PTU, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Julie Cicalis
General Manager, Physical Therapist
Reilly Murphy
Learning and Innovation Manager
Join the Movement with Highbar Physical Therapy
As part of our continued growth and commitment to excellence, PTU is proud to be a Highbar Physical Therapy practice, a forward-thinking organization that is raising the standard for physical therapy nationwide.
Highbar’s vision is bold. We see a future where physical therapists are the trusted first call for movement and well-being — not just when pain strikes, but when people want to move better and perform at their best.
By joining Highbar, you become part of the team that is reshaping how physical therapy is delivered, perceived, and valued.