Physical Therapist - Upper East Side (3rd Ave)

Spear Physical Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship Programs

Continuing Education Stipend

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Medical Membership

Mental Health Benefits

Job summary

Spear Physical Therapy in New York is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist passionate about delivering excellent patient care. The role involves setting clear clinical expectations and executing treatments effectively. Successful candidates will work in a supportive environment with opportunities for mentorship and continued education.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to blend clinical skills with emotional intelligence, dedication to patient rehabilitation, and a collaborative spirit. Benefits include a Continuing Education Stipend, mentorship programs, and mental health support services.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in New York.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent.
• Strong manual dexterity and physical endurance.

Responsibilities

• Set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress.
• Execute treatments as promised to patients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical excellence.

Skills

Manual dexterity

General strength and endurance

Proactive attitude

Collaboration skills

Commitment to continued learning

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

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

Benefits

• 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

Our SPEAR‑IT Values

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

Physical Demands

• 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 feet
• 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