Floater Physical Therapist - Upper East Side Manhattan

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves working full-time across its Upper East Side clinics in Manhattan, offering the opportunity to experience a variety of clinics and patient diagnoses. New graduates are welcome to apply. Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for patient clinical progress, executing treatments as promised, and providing necessary documentation such as Home Exercise Programs. A high standard of clinical excellence and 5-star customer service is expected, with a collaborative spirit valued to ensure optimal care and support for both patients and team members.

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
Physical Demand Capacity 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

Entrepreneurial big-thinkers
Those dedicated simply to the day-to-day of treatment

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 with colleagues to ensure everyone receives the care and support they need