Why Students Choose PTU
Training at PTU means stepping into a clinic that looks like the way you want to practice — open space, barbells, sleds, turf, and real athletes working hard to get better.
You'll learn hands-on, movement-based, high-level outpatient orthopedics with clinicians who love to teach.
1:1 Guidance
Receive personalized mentorship from experienced clinicians who are passionate about teaching.
Diverse Case Mix
A mix of orthopedic, sports, and performance-driven cases to build your clinical reasoning.
Real-Time Feedback
Immediate feedback to sharpen your reasoning and accelerate your growth as a clinician.
Modern Rehab Strategies
Exposure to strength training, return-to-sport progressions, and evidence-based rehabilitation.
A supportive team that treats students as future colleagues.
Our Student → New Grad Pathway
PTU students often continue into full-time roles. Here's what makes our pathway so strong:
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Many students receive post-graduation offers
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New grads receive structured mentorship
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Opportunities to specialize early
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A clear path to leadership or niche clinical interests
Immediate feedback to sharpen your reasoning and accelerate your growth as a clinician.
What PTU Looks For in a Student
Curiosity
Strong work ethic
Love of movement or athletic rehabilitation
Growth mindset
Good communication skills
A desire to challenge yourself and learn
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.