Physical Therapist Assistant - Midtown/Downtown Manhattan

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant in Manhattan. This role involves clinical patient support, applying for those passionate about rehabilitating injuries and providing excellent service. Competitive benefits include mentorship programs, stipends for continued education, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Mentorship Programs

$1,500/year Continuing Education Stipend

Student Loan Repayment Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401K plan

Generous paid time off

Employee Perks for discounts on fitness and insurance

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York is required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Passion for physical and occupational therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress.
• Executing treatments and providing Home Exercise Programs.
• Upholding high standards of clinical excellence and customer service.

Skills

Empathy

Team-oriented attitude

Proactivity

Commitment to continuous learning

Education

License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of New York

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Manhattan

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team in Manhattan. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress, executing treatments as promised, and providing items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs. They are expected to uphold high standards of clinical excellence while maintaining 5-star customer service, turning passion into real impacts through reliable delivery. Spear fosters a community environment for both patients and team members; a collaborative spirit is highly valued to ensure everyone receives the care and support they need.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of New York

What We Offer:

• Mentorship Programs and Spear's award-winning Future Leaders Program (SFLP).
• $1,500/year Continuing Education Stipend; In-house CEU Opportunities including Monthly Manual Therapy Workshops, Physician Shadowing, and Lectures.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• One Medical paid membership. Learn more at onemedical.com/business
• Mental health benefits including paid time off and support services through Journey Live & employer-sponsored EAP program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits, and a Commuter FSA Plan.
• 401K plan available at 90 days with 100% vested match up to 4% after 18 months of employment.
• Generous paid time off including PTO, Floating Holidays, Company Holidays, and Mental Health days.
• Pre-tax Commuter FSA Plans for travel to and from work.
• Employee Perks such as discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, and gym memberships with Blink & Crunch Fitness.
• Company Events including an Annual Summer Picnic and Holiday Awards Celebration.

$62,000 - $80,000 a year

Who We Are Looking For:

We value empathy and a dedication to clinical excellence above all else. Whether you are an entrepreneurial thinker or focus on the day-to-day treatment, successful candidates will understand that clarity is kindness and actions reflect priorities. Both seasoned clinicians and new graduates will find their niche with us.

Additional success factors include:

• A passion for physical and occupational therapy.
• A proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• A commitment to continuous learning.
• Dedication to rehabilitating patients’ injuries, confidence, and vitality.
• Combining clinical excellence with emotional intelligence.
• Celebrating wins and learning from losses with patients, colleagues, and communities.

Our SPEAR-IT values:

• Service
• Passion
• Empathy
• Accountability
• Respect
• Impact
• Teamwork

About Us:

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is a leading outpatient practice with over 40 clinics in the New York Tri-State Area and 25 years of experience. We provide extensive patient access to physical and occupational therapy through a broad range of covered services. Recognized by top medical and academic communities, we have been named the nation’s top physical therapy practice twice by the American Physical Therapy Association and WebPT. We have received the Columbia Award for Leadership in Clinical Education, served as official therapists to Olympic teams and Broadway shows, and been featured in The New York Times, CBS News, Good Morning America, The Today Show among others. Learn more at spearcenter.com.