Physical Therapist - W44th Street (Midtown Manhattan)

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy • New York, NY

13h • $91,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join its W44th Street clinic in Midtown Manhattan. New graduates are welcome to apply. Therapists set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress, deliver the planned treatments, and provide items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs. The role calls for a high standard of clinical excellence alongside 5-star customer service, within a collaborative community environment for patients and team members.

Spear values empathy, dedication to clinical excellence, continued learning, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Therapists help patients recover not only from injuries but also rebuild confidence and vitality, pairing clinical skills with emotional intelligence. The organization describes its values as Service, Passion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Impact, and Teamwork.

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is an outpatient practice with more than 40 clinics in the New York Tri-State Area and 25 years of experience. It provides physical and occupational therapy services covered by most major insurers and has received recognition from medical, academic, and business organizations.

Requirements

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• 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 consistent with the stated physical demand capacity.
• Routinely lift 5–35 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead.
• Routinely carry 5–10 pounds for 40–50 feet.
• Routinely push 5–150 pounds on casters, runners, or pulleys.
• Routinely sustain a grip for 1–2 minutes at 40–50 pounds.
• Routinely guard a lift load of 120–140 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set clear expectations with patients about their clinical progress.
• Execute treatments as promised.
• Provide patient items and documents, such as Home Exercise Programs.
• Deliver a high standard of clinical excellence and customer service.
• Collaborate with patients and team members to support care and recovery.
• Help rehabilitate patients’ injuries and support their confidence and vitality.

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, including paid time off and support services.

What This Job Offers

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