Physical Therapist - Upper East Side (3rd Ave)

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship Programs

$1,500/year Continuing Education Stipend

Student Loan Repayment Program

One Medical paid membership

Mental Health benefits

Job summary

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist in New York, offering an annual salary of $85,000 - $120,000. New graduates are welcome. Responsibilities include setting patient expectations and executing treatments while maintaining high clinical standards.

We offer mentorship programs, a $1,500/year Continuing Education Stipend, and support for mental health. This role requires a passion for therapy and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, Master or Bachelors of PT.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy

Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude

Commitment to continued learning

Emotional intelligence

Manual dexterity and general strength and endurance

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

License to practice Physical Therapy in New York

Job description

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join the team. New graduates are welcome to apply. Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for their patients’ clinical progress, executing treatments as promised, and providing items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs. Therapists are expected to execute a high standard of clinical excellence while maintaining 5‑star customer service, because a passion for your craft is turned into real impacts when you deliver on your promises. Spear strives to foster a true community environment for both patients and team members; therefore, a collaborative spirit is valued to ensure everyone receives the care and support they need.

Qualifications

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, Master or Bachelors of PT

What We Offer

• Mentorship Programs and Spear's award‑winning Future Leaders Program (SFLP).
• $1,500/year Continuing Education Stipend; In‑house CEU Opportunities for Monthly Manual Therapy Workshops; Physician Shadowing; Lectures.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• One Medical paid membership. Learn more: https://www.onemedical.com/business/
• Mental Health benefits that include paid time off and support services

Who We Are Looking For

• Passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy.
• Proactive, collaborative, team‑oriented attitude because we don’t work in silos!
• Commitment to and hunger for continued learning.
• Dedication to not only rehabilitating patients’ injuries but their confidence & vitality.
• Accomplishment from pairing your clinical skills with emotional intelligence.
• Celebrate wins and learn from losses with your patients, colleagues, & communities.

A resonance with our SPEAR‑IT values

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

Physical Demand Capacity Consistent with published industry PDC norms

• Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
• Lifting: routinely loads of 5‑35 lbs from Floor to waist / Waist to shoulder / Shoulder to overhead
• Carrying: routinely loads of 5‑10 lbs for 40‑50’
• Pushing: routinely loads of 5‑150 lbs on casters, runners or pulleys
• Sustaining a grip: routinely for 1‑2 minutes of 40‑50 lbs
• Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120‑140 lbs

$85,000 - $120,000 a year

About Us

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is the nation’s leading outpatient practice. With more than 40 clinics in the New York Tri‑State Area and 25 years of experience, Spear provides unprecedented patient access to physical and occupational therapy through its robust list of services covered by most major insurances. Since its founding, Spear has been honored by some of the top medical, academic, and business communities. Among these accolades, they have twice been named the nation’s top physical therapy practice by the American Physical Therapy Association and WebPT, received the Columbia Award for Leadership in Clinical Education, served as official therapists to Olympic teams and Broadway shows, and been featured for their expertise in The New York Times, CBS News, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and more. Learn more about Spear’s history of excellence at spearcenter.com.