Floater Physical Therapist - New Jersey

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy•New York, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join their team. This is a floater position covering hours at their New Jersey clinics, offering experience with a variety of clinics and patient diagnoses. New graduates are welcome to apply. The role involves setting clear expectations for patient progress, executing treatments as promised, and providing items like Home Exercise Programs. Therapists are expected to maintain a high standard of clinical excellence and 5-star customer service. Spear fosters a collaborative community environment for both patients and team members, valuing a spirit of cooperation to ensure everyone receives the care and support they need.

Requirements

License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, Master or Bachelors of PT
Passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy.
Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
Commitment to and hunger for continued learning.
Dedication to not only rehabilitating patients’ injuries but their confidence & vitality.
Accomplishment from pairing clinical skills with emotional intelligence.
Ability to celebrate wins and learn from losses with patients, colleagues, & communities.
Resonance with SPEAR-IT values: Service, Passion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Impact, Teamwork.
Consistent with published industry PDC norms: Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.
Lifting: routinely loads of 5-35 lbs from: Floor to waist/Waist to shoulder/ Shoulder to overhead.
Carrying: routinely loads of 5-10lbs for 40-50’.
Pushing: routinely loads of 5-150lbs on casters, runners or pulleys.
Sustaining a grip: routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50lbs.
Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience a variety of clinics and patient diagnoses with this unique role.

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.
Ensuring everyone receives the care and support they need through a collaborative spirit.