Floater Physical Therapist - Downtown Manhattan
About The Position
Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to cover hours at our downtown clinics. This unique role offers the opportunity to experience a variety of clinics and patient diagnoses. Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for 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. 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 Physical Therapy in the State of New York
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, Master or Bachelors of PT
- 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
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Empathy in team members
- Dedication to clinical excellence
- Entrepreneurial big-thinkers
- Those dedicated simply to the day-to-day of treatment
- 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
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
- Collaborating with patients and team members
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
