Physical Therapist Assistant - Upper West Side, Manhattan
About The Position
Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan. Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for your 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.
Requirements
- License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of New York
Nice To Haves
- A passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy.
- A proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
- A commitment to and hunger for continued learning.
- A dedication to not only rehabilitating patients' injuries but their confidence and vitality as well.
- A sense of accomplishment from pairing clinical excellence with emotional intelligence.
- Ability to celebrate wins and learn from losses with patients, colleagues, and surrounding communities.
- Resonance with SPEAR-IT values: Service, Passion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Impact, Teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Setting clear expectations for patients' clinical progress.
- Executing treatments as promised.
- Providing items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs.
- Executing a high standard of clinical excellence.
- Maintaining 5-star customer service.
- Fostering a true community environment for both patients and team members.
- Collaborating to ensure everyone receives the care and support they need.
Benefits
- Mentorship Programs
- 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
- Mental Health benefits that include paid time off and support services through Journey Live & employer sponsored EAP program
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Commuter FSA Plan
- 401K plan at 90 days with 100% vested match up to 4% after 18 months of employment
- Generous paid time including PTO, Floating Holidays, Company Holidays, Mental Health
- Commuter FSA Plans – pretax savings plans for travel to & from work
- Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc.
- Gym membership discounts with Blink & Crunch Fitness
- Company Events - Annual Summer Picnic and Holiday Awards Celebration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
