Therapy Technician- East Village 14th St

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SPEAR Physical Therapy is seeking a Therapy Technician for its East Village location. The technician supports physical and occupational therapy care under the direct supervision of a Physical or Occupational Therapist. The role involves preparing treatment areas and equipment, assisting patients with prescribed exercises, and helping maintain a clean, organized, welcoming clinic environment. The position emphasizes clinical excellence, attentive patient support, teamwork, and five-star customer service. SPEAR describes its mission as helping New Yorkers get back to life through physical therapy and human interaction. It operates more than 40 clinics in the New York Tri-State Area and has 25 years of experience. The company highlights its clinical education, professional recognition, and work with Olympic teams and Broadway shows.

Requirements

Previous customer service experience.
Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask.
Attention to detail and willingness to grow.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Empathy and dedication to clinical excellence.
Manual dexterity, general strength, and endurance.
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 while handling 40–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Athletic experience.
Passion for physical and occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment areas for patient care and gather the necessary equipment and materials.
Greet patients warmly as they enter and leave the office and provide a high standard of customer service.
Follow the company’s SPEAR-IT values: Service, Passion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Arrive ten minutes early and respond with urgency to patients’ needs.
Listen to patients and guide them through exercises according to the Physical Therapist’s exercise prescription, under the treating therapist’s direct supervision.
Maintain a clean and organized environment, including handling laundry, replenishing linens, and cleaning hydrocollators, cold pack machines, and other equipment as needed.
Perform procedures and other duties as assigned under the direct supervision of a Physical or Occupational Therapist.

Benefits

Paid training.
Mentorship and leadership development through the SPEAR Future Leaders Program.
One Medical paid membership.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) Safe Harbor matching contribution of up to 4% of annual compensation.
Commuter benefits, including a Commuter FSA Plan and pre-tax travel-cost deductions.
Paid time off, floating holidays, company holidays, and mental health time.
Discounted gym memberships, including Blink and Crunch Fitness.
Pet insurance and discounted insurance plans.
Employee discounts for entertainment, travel, fitness, and other offerings, including events, Broadway shows, movies, hotels, and theme parks.
Company events, including an annual summer picnic and Holiday Awards Celebration.