Do your clinical rotation with us.

Your career starts

before graduation.

HRS is a group of therapist-owned physical therapy companies operating 40+ locations across 6 states. We work with DPT students throughout their entire academic career - not just during clinical rotations. Whether you are in your first year or your final semester, staying connected with HRS now means you understand the employment landscape before your classmates do. No clinical affiliation required to get started.

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40+

Clinic locations

6

States

Types of employers in PT

Nobody is teaching you this in school.

But it will define your career.

DPT programs prepare you to be an excellent clinician. But they don't always address the realities of the profession. By the time you are job hunting, you will have had a few weeks to research something that will affect the next ten years of your life.

There are four main types of employers in physical therapy.
They look similar from the outside. They are very different on the inside.

Corporate PT

Well-resourced. Investor-run.

Productivity expectations set far from patient care.
Documentation and paperwork follows you home.
Career growth often serves organizational expansion more than clinician ambition.

❌

Large, well-funded, and actively recruiting. The ceiling is real.

Hospital systems

Stable. Protocol-bound.

Layers of administration separate clinicians from decisions.
Systems and processes often outweigh clinical judgment.
Advancement tends to favor tenure over performance.

❌

Predictable and structured. Growth is often slow.

Independent clinics

Authentic. Resource-limited.

Therapist-owned and deeply connected to their communities.
Strong culture and meaningful patient relationships.
Limited infrastructure, technology, and development resources.

❌

The culture is right. The support system often isn't.

HRS group

Therapist-owned. Therapist-led.

The culture and autonomy of therapist-owned practice.

The technology, support, and resources of a larger organization.

Clear paths for clinical growth, leadership, and ownership.

Built by physical therapists, not outside investors.

Learn about HRS

Statistics in PT

The numbers that should

inform your decision.

These numbers describe the current employment landscape you are graduating into. Understanding them now gives you an advantage over classmates who figures them out two years into their first job.

34%

of PTs considering leaving the profession

APTA, 2025

70%

of rehab therapists considered a career change in 2021

WebPT, 2022

PT turnover vs. 4% healthcare average

WebPT, 2022

$150K+

Average DPT student debt - linked to lower job satisfaction

PubMed, 2023

The clinicians who avoid these outcomes are not luckier than their classmates. They made a more informed first job decision.

Clinical rotations

Most rotations check a box.

Yours should open a door.

Your clinical rotations are the only time in your training where you get to see what a real PT career looks like from the inside. Most students use them to complete a requirement.

Real clinical development.

Work alongside fellowship-trained clinicians. See what diagnosis-specific training and plan of care guidance looks like in practice.

AI documentation in practice.

See ambient AI documentation working in a live clinical setting. A skill and a mindset that will set you apart in every interview you walk into.

A network before you need one.

Meet the clinicians, the culture, and the leadership of HRS before you graduate. These are the relationships that matter when you're choosing your first job.

Strategic placement

The ones who are strategic use them to choose where they want to build their career. Research on new graduate therapists found that clinical placement experiences were more influential to first job decisions than salary, location, or career development resources combined. (Source: PubMed, 2024)

Hands on experience

A rotation with one of our companies puts you inside a group that is actively hiring. You work alongside fellowship-trained clinicians who hold the highest credential in manual therapy. You experience AI-powered documentation firsthand. You see what therapist-led practice looks like when it is built with real infrastructure behind it.

Platform coordination

Rotations are coordinated through Exxat, the clinical placement platform your program already uses. When you submit your interest below, our clinical education team will follow up with availability at our companies in your preferred location and coordinate with your school.

Join our talent pipeline

A rotation with us is the beginning,

not a one-time placement.

Students who complete rotations with our companies enter our talent pipeline. You stay connected, get visibility into open roles before they are posted publicly, and when you graduate you are not starting a job search from scratch.These are the commitments the HRS team makes to every clinician and company in our group.

Early access

Early access to open roles.

Our companies hire from their rotation alumni first. Graduate with a relationship already in place.

Development

Continued mentorship

The relationships you build during your rotation do not end when the placement does. Our clinicians stay connected with students who are a strong fit.

Awareness

No surprises on day one.

You will already know the culture, the workflow, the technology, and the team before you accept an offer.

I really enjoy working here because I feel genuinely supported both professionally and personally. The team is flexible with scheduling and encourages a healthy work–life balance, which makes it realistic for me to keep training for all my recreational activities (powerlifting, marathons, muay thai and jiu jitsu) while still showing up fully for my patients.

Alyssa Fukumae, PT

On the Mend PT · Mesa, AZ

The culture is unmatched at Physical Therapy of the Rockies, I love coming to work every day!

Ryan Fall, PT, DPT

PT of the Rockies · Littleton, CO

I have loved and cherished my time working at On The Mend Physical Therapy. The company slogan is “Do Life Better” and they make sure that this applies not only to patients but to staff as well. They have provided a fun, engaging work environment that focuses on work/life balance as well as providing mentorship and benefits that promote your personal and professional growth.

Matthew Swartz, PTA, DCO

On the Mend PT · Mesa, AZ

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.

How do I know if a clinic is investor-owned?

Search the clinic name plus 'private equity' or 'acquired by.' Large branded chains - ATI, USPH, Athletico, Confluent Health, Select Medical - are almost certainly investor-owned. Ask directly in the interview: 'Who owns this practice and what is the ownership structure?' Any employer worth working for will answer without hesitation.

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.

Does it matter where I do my rotation?

Significantly. Research consistently shows clinical placement experiences are the single most influential factor in first employer choice. A rotation is not just a requirement - it is an audition for you and for the employer.

What if I am still in years one or two?

The students who make the best first job decisions started thinking about it two years before graduation. Staying connected to HRS now means you will arrive at your clinical year with context most of your classmates will not have.

Stay in the loop

Not ready for

a rotation yet?

Stay connected. We will keep you in the loop on open roles, career resources, and what to expect as you approach your clinical year.

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Your career starts

before graduation.

40+

6

Nobody is teaching you this in school.

But it will define your career.

Corporate PT

Well-resourced. Investor-run.

Large, well-funded, and actively recruiting. The ceiling is real.

Hospital systems

Stable. Protocol-bound.

Predictable and structured. Growth is often slow.

Independent clinics

Authentic. Resource-limited.

The culture is right. The support system often isn't.

HRS group

Therapist-owned. Therapist-led.

Built by physical therapists, not outside investors.

The numbers that should

inform your decision.

These numbers describe the current employment landscape you are graduating into. Understanding them now gives you an advantage over classmates who figures them out two years into their first job.

of PTs considering leaving the profession

APTA, 2025

of rehab therapists considered a career change in 2021

WebPT, 2022

PT turnover vs. 4% healthcare average

WebPT, 2022

Average DPT student debt - linked to lower job satisfaction

PubMed, 2023

The clinicians who avoid these outcomes are not luckier than their classmates. They made a more informed first job decision.

Most rotations check a box.

Yours should open a door.

Your clinical rotations are the only time in your training where you get to see what a real PT career looks like from the inside. Most students use them to complete a requirement.

Real clinical development.

Work alongside fellowship-trained clinicians. See what diagnosis-specific training and plan of care guidance looks like in practice.

AI documentation in practice.

See ambient AI documentation working in a live clinical setting. A skill and a mindset that will set you apart in every interview you walk into.

A network before you need one.

Meet the clinicians, the culture, and the leadership of HRS before you graduate. These are the relationships that matter when you're choosing your first job.

The ones who are strategic use them to choose where they want to build their career. Research on new graduate therapists found that clinical placement experiences were more influential to first job decisions than salary, location, or career development resources combined. (Source: PubMed, 2024)

Rotations are coordinated through Exxat, the clinical placement platform your program already uses. When you submit your interest below, our clinical education team will follow up with availability at our companies in your preferred location and coordinate with your school.

Tell us where

you want to go.

Fill out the form and our clinical education team will follow up with rotation availability at our companies near you.

We don't share your information. Ever.

A rotation with us is the beginning,

not a one-time placement.

Early access to open roles.

Our companies hire from their rotation alumni first. Graduate with a relationship already in place.

Continued mentorship

The relationships you build during your rotation do not end when the placement does. Our clinicians stay connected with students who are a strong fit.

No surprises on day one.

You will already know the culture, the workflow, the technology, and the team before you accept an offer.

From a student who

was in your position.

The questions most students

don't know how to ask.

Not ready for

a rotation yet?

Stay connected. We will keep you in the loop on open roles, career resources, and what to expect as you approach your clinical year.

Earlier in your program? Join the HRS student community now and arrive at your clinical year with context, connections, and a clearer sense of where you want to practice.

We don't share your information. Ever.