Physical Therapist - Downtown Manhattan

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 to join the team at its Downtown Manhattan clinic. New graduates are welcome to apply. Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for your 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, because a passion for your craft is turned into real impacts when you deliver on your promises. 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

• Empathy in team members
• Dedication to clinical excellence
• Entrepreneurial big-thinkers
• Those dedicated simply to the day-to-day of treatment
• Understanding that being clear is kind and that actions express priorities
• 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

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 to ensure everyone receives the care and support they need

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree