Built to develop the clinician, not just fill the schedule.

From classroom to

confident clinician.

HRS is a group of therapist-owned physical therapy companies. We built the onboarding structure, the clinical development resources, and the technology that give new graduates something most employers never provide: a real plan for becoming an exceptional clinician from day one.

40+

Clinic locations

6

States
Your first year matters most

Your first year matters more than any other.

Choose it carefully.

Most new grads walk into their first job and face a full caseload on day one, a metric they're expected to hit, and no real plan for how to get there. The investor-owned chain won't teach you. The hospital won't train you. The solo clinic wants to help but doesn't have the systems. The result is a clinician who is stressed, under-resourced, and wondering if they chose the right profession.

Here is what the difference actually looks like.

HRS Partners

What Matters to You

Investor-Owned Chain

Hospital System

Independent Private Practice

Documentation &
Work-Life Balance

Support varies by organization.

Documentation demands can be significant.

Depends on available resources.

AI-powered documentation and modern workflows help you spend more time treating patients and less time documenting.

Clinical Development

Clinical development is often influenced by operational and business priorities.

Development is typically shaped by system-wide standards and initiatives.

Growth depends on local mentorship and available resources.

Clinical development designed by therapists, for therapists. Our leaders use data to identify opportunities, then provide the coaching and support needed to help you grow.

Leadership

Decisions often come from corporate leadership.

Multiple layers between clinicians and decision-makers.

Direct access, but leadership resources may be limited.

Therapist-owned and therapist-led at every level. The people leading you understand the profession because they have lived it.

Technology & Innovation

Technology adoption varies by organization. Many are slow to evolve.

Resources exist, but change can be slow.

Investment is often limited by budget.

We invest early in technology that helps therapists deliver better care and reclaim time.

Career Growth

Traditional management pathways.

Advancement through organizational hierarchy.

Opportunities may be limited by size.

Grow as a clinician, leader, operator, or future owner. Multiple paths. One mission.

Continuing Education

CE benefits are commonly available.

CE benefits are commonly available.

Varies by organization.

Unlimited continuing education paired with a personalized development plan built around your goals.

Autonomy + Support

Strong systems with less local flexibility.

Structured environment with system-wide priorities.

High autonomy but fewer support resources.

The independence of a local clinic with the support, scale, and resources of a larger therapist-owned organization.

Culture

Often shaped by corporate growth objectives.

Often shaped by institutional priorities.

Depends on the individual owner.

Therapists partnering with therapists to create success for patients, clinicians, and communities.

What Success Looks Like

Meeting financial goals.

Meeting system goals.

Growing the practice.

Helping therapists, patients, and communities thrive together.

Clinical development

We do not just hire you.

We develop you.

The difference between HRS and every other employer in this list is not the number of patients you see. It is what happens when you see them. We have perfected the way clinical operations and clinical quality work together, and we invest in teaching you how to do both.

Structure

Structured 90-day ramp-up.

Start at 50% patient capacity and scale as your clinical confidence builds. Your caseload grows with you, not ahead of you.

Training

Diagnosis-specific clinical training.

We teach you how to hit your numbers within specific diagnoses and plan of care. Not generic mentorship, specific clinical development that makes you a better clinician and a more confident one.

Data-driven

KPIs that work for you, not against you.

We use performance data to understand what resources and support you need to grow. Other companies use KPIs to serve investors. We use them to invest in you.

Mentorship

Protected mentorship time.

Weekly sessions with a dedicated mentor focused on clinical reasoning and real-world decision-making. Scheduled, protected time. Not hallway advice when someone has a spare minute.

Support

NPTE support.

Still completing boards? We offer flexible scheduling and dedicated study blocks so you are not choosing between your patients and your exam.

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PT industry conditions

You become a PT to treat patients.

Not to chart.

The average new grad spends two to three hours charting after their shift. At HRS, that number is close to zero. We were one of the first organizations in outpatient PT to implement ambient AI documentation -  because we knew it would make our clinicians more successful, more present, and better at their jobs.

Ambient AI documentation.

Notes completed in real time during the session. By the time your last patient leaves, your documentation is done.

92% same-day completion rate.

Your workday ends when the last patient leaves. Not two hours later. Not at home on the couch.

Modern technology from day one.

We are early adopters. As new technologies emerge that benefit clinicians, we invest in them first. We are not waiting on legacy software. We are building forward.

Zero pajama-time charting.

When you are off the clock, you are fully off the clock. From day one.

A day in the life

What Tuesday

actually looks like.

7:45am

Arrive. Review your schedule for the day.

8:00am

First patient. AI documentation running in real time. Notes completing themselves during the session.

12:00pm

Lunch. Your morning documentation is already done.

1:00pm

Weekly mentor session. A complex case from this morning, a diagnosis-specific technique question, a check-in on your development goals.

1:30pm

Afternoon patients. Full clinical attention. Notes keeping pace.

5:15pm

Last patient leaves. You close your laptop. Documentation is done.

5:20pm

You leave. No charting bag. No open tabs at home. Done.

This is not an aspiration. It is how our clinicians actually work.

The investment

We invest in the clinician,

not just the business.

Most employers cap continuing education at a few hundred dollars a year and call it support. We invest in your clinical development because great clinicians build great practices, and great practices serve great communities.

$10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment.

Full-time physical therapists receive up to $10,000 in employer contributions paid directly toward eligible student loans over five years of employment, tax-free, through our Peanut Butter partnership.

Up to $12,500 in fellowship reimbursement.

Full tuition reimbursement for ABPTFE-approved fellowship programs including AAMT and IAMT. We fund the specialization that puts you in the top tier of the profession.

1:1 access to fellowship-trained clinicians.

Train alongside clinicians who hold the highest clinical credential in manual therapy. The kind of development that typically costs thousands in continuing education, included from day one.

Unlimited CEU funding for full-time clinicians.

Board certifications, specialty tracks, professional travel, and dues. All covered. No annual cap.

That is up to $19,000 in fellowship and career investment. Per clinician.

On base salary: our base salaries are competitive with the market. The up to $19,000 in fellowship and career investment on top of your base is real, not a rounding error.

Use our compensation calculator to model your total package, or reach out and we will walk you through it.

Full benefits overview

Built for the

long-term career.

Clinical development and financial investment are the headline. The full benefits package behind them is equally serious.

Student loan repayment.

Full-time physical therapists receive up to $10,000 in tax-free employer contributions paid directly toward eligible student loans over five years of employment, through our Peanut Butter partnership.

Unlimited continuing education.

Full-time clinical staff receive unlimited CE funding plus a $500 annual travel stipend. No annual cap, no approval committee.

Generous paid time off.

Full-time physical therapists receive up to $10,000 in tax-free employer contributions paid directly toward eligible student loans over five years of employment, through our Peanut Butter partnership.

401K with company match.

Eligible employees receive up to a 4% Safe Harbor company match through American Funds, with all employer matching contributions immediately vested.

Health savings account match.

Employees enrolled in the high-deductible plan receive up to $80 per month in company HSA contributions.

Free on-site physical therapy.

All full-time and part-time clinical staff receive cost-free on-site physical therapy treatment to support clinician wellness and long-term health.

24/7 virtual urgent care.

Nationwide virtual access to board-certified physicians for urgent care, diagnoses, and prescriptions through Recuro Health.

Cancer expert support.

Employees and eligible family members receive confidential access to leading cancer specialists for virtual guidance and treatment reviews through Cancer Expert Now.

Dental and vision.

Elect dental coverage through Delta Dental and vision through Guardian/VSP, including preventive care, low copays, and fully covered routine lenses.

Your career path

Your career doesn't

stop at clinician.

The HRS group is structured to grow. What those paths look like will vary by company - but every company in our group shares a leadership team invested in helping you get there.

Clinical quality and development

For the clinician who wants to raise the standard. This track is built around outcomes measurement, clinical validity, training, and mentorship. If you are the person your colleagues bring their hardest cases to, this path is for you.

Clinical validity
Training
Mentorship

Leader and operator

For the clinician who wants to run something. The Director of Clinical Operations track puts you in charge of clinical and operational performance — managing teams, shaping culture, and building the kind of practice you would want to work in.

Clinical and operational performance
Manage teams and shape culture
Build your own practice

Ownership

For the clinician who wants to build something of their own. Real paths to equity partnership exist across the HRS group for the right people at the right time. This is not a talking point. It is how several of our companies started.

Equity partnership
Build your culture
Build your own practice

Not sure which path fits? Ask us on your discovery call. We will tell you exactly what is available at the specific company you are interested in.

Testimonials

From clinicians who

have been there.

FAQs

The questions most new grads

don't know how to ask.

What if I haven't passed my boards by the time I graduate?

Licensing rules vary by state, so the answer will depend on where you are joining us. In states that allow it, we hire new graduates on a temporary physical therapy license, which allows you to treat patients under supervision while you complete your boards. In states where that is not available, our team will walk you through the options and timeline before your start date. Either way, we work with your exam schedule so you are never choosing between your patients and your preparation.

What if I don't feel ready?

That is exactly why we built the 90-day ramp-up. Nobody walks out of a DPT program fully ready. The difference at HRS is that we have a specific plan to get you there, and we invest in your development every step of the way.

Do I have to want to be an owner someday?

No. Ownership is one option on the leadership track, not a requirement. The clinical mastery track is equally valued. We have clinicians who have built long, outstanding careers as specialists and mentors without ever wanting to run a business.

What is the difference between a signing bonus and real financial investment?

A signing bonus is a one-time number with a requirement to pay it back if you leave within a year or two. Real financial investment is annual loan repayment, funded fellowship programs, unlimited continuing education, and a compensation structure that grows with your clinical skills.

What locations do you have openings in?

We currently have companies across Colorado, Arizona, Montana, Washington, Georgia and Arkansas. Browse open roles to find opportunities.

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Not graduating

for a while?

If you would like to establish or expand a placement relationship with HRS, we would love to connect.

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