Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) - E78th St

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy • New York, NY

13h

About The Position

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist for hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation. The role is intended for therapists who have a foundation in hand therapy from clinical education and want to develop their skills through mentorship, advanced training, and hands-on practice. Therapists provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress, and maintain a high standard of clinical excellence and customer service. The role calls for a collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting patients and colleagues.

The position includes developing individualized treatment plans using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, custom orthotic fabrication, and patient education; helping patients use home programs and strategies to reach their functional goals; and coordinating with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members. The employer offers mentorship, continuing education, workshops, shadowing and lectures, a student loan repayment program, a paid One Medical membership, and mental health support. The listed annual salary range is $88,000–$120,000, inclusive of incentives.

The employer describes itself as an outpatient physical and occupational therapy practice with clinics in the New York Tri-State Area. The posting includes differing clinic counts (more than 40 and 70+) and differing experience figures (25 and 25+ years).

Requirements

• Hold a license, or be license-eligible, to practice Occupational or Physical Therapy in New York; the posting also lists a New York Occupational Therapy license as a qualification.
• Complete a Level II fieldwork placement or outpatient rotation in hand therapy, or have equivalent experience during clinical education.
• If transitioning from another practice area, demonstrate commitment to hand therapy through continuing education coursework or certifications in upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Be excited about working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with support from a collaborative team.
• Hold a Master’s or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree.
• Demonstrate empathy, dedication to clinical excellence, a proactive and collaborative team-oriented attitude, and commitment to continued learning.
• Have a passion for physical and occupational therapy and a dedication to rehabilitating patients’ confidence and vitality as well as their injuries.
• Meet the stated physical demand capacity: manual dexterity and general strength and endurance; routinely lift 5–35 lb from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead; carry 5–10 lb for 40–50 feet; push 5–150 lb on casters, runners, or pulleys; sustain a grip of 40–50 lb for 1–2 minutes; and routinely guard a lift load of 120–140 lb.

Responsibilities

• Develop and progress individualized treatment plans, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, custom orthotic fabrication, and patient education.
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for patients with conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
• Set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress while maintaining clinical excellence and 5-star customer service.
• Empower patients with home programs and strategies that support their functional goals and recovery.
• Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Mentorship programs and Spear’s Future Leaders Program (SFLP).
• $1,400 per year continuing education stipend.
• In-house CEU opportunities, monthly manual therapy workshops, physician shadowing, and lectures.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid One Medical membership.
• Mental health benefits, including paid time off and support services through Journey Live and an employer-sponsored EAP program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level