Physical Therapist- Chelsea

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy • New York, NY

13d • $91,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join its Chelsea clinic. New graduates are welcome to apply. Therapists set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress, carry out promised treatments, and provide items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs. The role calls for clinical excellence and five-star customer service, along with a collaborative approach that supports patients and colleagues.

Spear values empathy, continued learning, teamwork, and dedication to helping patients regain confidence and vitality. The company offers mentorship, continuing education opportunities, and other benefits to support career growth and employee well-being. The position has physical demands consistent with published industry physical demand capacity norms, including manual dexterity, strength, and endurance.

Requirements

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, or a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Passion for physical and occupational therapy.
• Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to continued learning.
• Empathy and dedication to clinical excellence.
• Manual dexterity, general strength, and endurance; routinely lift 5–35 pounds, carry 5–10 pounds for 40–50 feet, push 5–150 pounds on casters, runners, or pulleys, sustain a grip for 1–2 minutes with 40–50 pounds, and guard a 120–140-pound lift load.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Entrepreneurial, big-picture thinking or dedication to day-to-day treatment.
• Ability to pair clinical skills with emotional intelligence and celebrate wins and learn from losses with patients, colleagues, and communities.
• Resonance with SPEAR-IT values: Service, Passion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Impact, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress.
• Execute treatments as promised and provide items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs.
• Deliver a high standard of clinical excellence and five-star customer service.
• Work collaboratively with patients and team members to provide care and support.
• 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 unit 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