New Graduate Physical Therapist - Outpatient
About The Position
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is hiring new graduate Physical Therapists for outpatient clinics across Long Island, Westchester, Brooklyn, Queens, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The role offers individualized mentorship, hands-on learning, and resources to support the transition from student to practicing clinician. Therapists work in a supportive outpatient environment alongside skilled therapists in state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative team. The therapist evaluates patients’ physical therapy needs, develops appropriate treatment plans, and provides care consistent with physician care plans, agency policy, and professional standards. The role also includes instructing family members, physical therapist assistants, home health aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques. New graduate support includes mentorship for clinicians with under three years of experience, leadership development programs, and one-to-one in-house NPTE tutoring. Through a partnership with Touro University, employees may pursue an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist residency while working full-time; the program takes 12–18 months and Metro covers its cost.
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist in New York or eligible for licensure.
- First Aid certification.
- AED certification.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ need for physical therapy and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide patient care consistent with physician care plans, agency policy, and professional standards of care.
- Instruct family members, physical therapist assistants, home health aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- 401(k) plan with company matching options.
- Incentive program.
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
- Orthopedic residency programs, including a Touro University partnership for an OCS residency with the cost covered by Metro.
- Loan repayment program of up to $5,000 per year.
- Up to $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus expenses for specialty certifications in Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS, or WCS.
- Unlimited online CEUs through MedBridge Education.
- New York 529 College Savings Program.
- Employee discounts for entertainment, travel, fitness, and insurance plans through Plum Benefits.
- FSA plans for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses and travel to and from work.
- Company events, including an annual family field day, leadership retreats, and a holiday awards celebration.
- New graduate events, including board exam trivia nights and happy hours.
- In-house one-to-one NPTE board exam tutoring.
- Mentorship and leadership development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
