Hand Therapist - Williamsburg

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy•Brooklyn, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking motivated occupational (OT) and physical therapists (PT) passionate about hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. This role is for therapists with a solid foundation in hand therapy, eager to build experience through mentorship, advanced training, and hands-on practice. Responsibilities include setting clear patient expectations, providing evidence-based, patient-centered care for conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and customer service. A collaborative spirit is valued to foster a community environment for patients and team members.

Requirements

Hold a license (or be license eligible) to practice Occupational or Physical Therapy in the State of New York.
Completed a Level II fieldwork placement or outpatient rotation in hand therapy OR equivalent experience during clinical education.
Masters or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree.

Nice To Haves

If transitioning from another practice area, demonstrate a commitment to hand therapy through continuing education coursework or certifications in upper extremity rehabilitation.
Are excited about working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with the support of a collaborative team.
A passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy.
A proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude because we don’t work in silos.
A commitment to and hunger for continued learning.
A dedication to not only rehabilitating patients’ injuries but their confidence & vitality.
A sense of 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.

Responsibilities

Develop and progress individualized treatment plans including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, custom orthotic fabrication, and patient education.
Empower patients with home programs and strategies that support their functional goals and recovery.
Collaborate closely with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional outcomes.