Physical Therapist - Flatiron

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist for its Flatiron clinic. New graduates are welcome to apply. The role involves setting clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress, delivering promised treatments, and providing resources such as Home Exercise Programs. Therapists are expected to maintain a high standard of clinical excellence and provide 5-star customer service. The clinic values a collaborative community environment for patients and team members.

The successful candidate will bring empathy, a commitment to clinical excellence, and a passion for physical and occupational therapy. The role offers opportunities for career growth, mentorship, continued learning, and flexibility. The position involves physical demands including manual dexterity, strength, and endurance, as well as lifting, carrying, pushing, gripping, and guarding loads.

Requirements

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, or a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Empathy and dedication to clinical excellence.
• Passion for physical and occupational therapy.
• Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to continued learning.
• Ability to pair clinical skills with emotional intelligence.
• Manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.
• Routinely lift 5–35 lb loads from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead.
• Routinely carry 5–10 lb loads for 40–50 feet.
• Routinely push 5–150 lb loads on casters, runners, or pulleys.
• Routinely sustain a grip on 40–50 lb loads for 1–2 minutes.
• Routinely guard a lift load of 120–140 lb.

Responsibilities

• Set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress.
• Execute treatments as promised and provide items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs.
• Deliver clinical care to a high standard while maintaining 5-star customer service.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support patients and team members.
• Rehabilitate patients’ injuries while supporting their confidence and vitality.
• Continue learning, celebrate successes, and learn from setbacks with patients, colleagues, and communities.

Benefits

• Mentorship programs and Spear’s Future Leaders Program (SFLP).
• $1,500 per year continuing education stipend.
• In-house continuing education opportunities, including monthly manual therapy workshops, physician shadowing, and lectures.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid One Medical membership.
• Mental health benefits that include paid time off and support services.

What This Job Offers

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