Therapy Technician- Union Health Center- Chelsea (W 26th St)

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Therapy Technician - SPEAR Physical Therapy- Chelsea- W26th St. location (Union Health Center)

 

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and are team players, to join our our top-notch organization. Our Mission is to get New Yorkers back to life.

 

How do we do that?

With our five-star customer service in physical therapy and human interaction.

 

What you will be doing?

As a Therapy Technician, you will support physical and occupational therapy care by preparing the treatment areas with the proper equipment and materials, assisting patients, and performing procedures, under the direct supervision of a Physical or Occupational Therapist. 

 

Responsibilities:  

 

Prepare the treatment areas for patient care.

Greet every patient who walks in and out of the office with a smile and you treat everyone in our practice with SPEARIT.

Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times.

Follow the company SPEAR-IT values. Service, Passion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

You show up ten minutes early and you understand the urgency behind our patient's need for help and healthcare.

Actively listen to and proactively guide our patients through their exercises in accordance with Physical Therapists exercise prescription with direct supervision from the treating Physical Therapist.

Provide a clean and organized environment for patients, including laundry, supply of linens and cleans hydrocollators, cold/heat packs, machines, and other equipment as necessary.

 

What are we looking for?

You enjoy seeking out an opportunity to make an impact daily and connecting with people. Strong communication and multi-task skills.

You have an attention to detail, and willingness to grow.

You're a team player!

Athletic experience is a plus!

 

What will you get from us?

Paid Training

Leadership Development with SPEAR Future Leaders Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits 401K Commuter Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays FSA/HSA

Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, and select cellphone carrier

Employee Discounts to special events like Broadway shows, movies, hotels, theme parks, etc.

Company Events

Job Requirements

• Physical Therapy Technicians are responsible for supporting patient care by preparing treatment areas, gathering equipment and materials, and performing procedures under the direct supervision of a Physical or Occupational Therapist.
• Physical Therapy Technicians are expected to execute a high standard of clinical excellence while maintaining 5-star customer service.
• 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. 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task.
• A strong attention to detail and willingness to grow.
• Athletic experience a plus!

What we offer

• Mentorship Programs and Spear's award-winning Future Leaders Program (SFLP).    
• One Medical paid membership.
• Learn more at onemedical.com/business  
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits, Commuter FSA Plan.  
• 401(K) Safe Harbor Match: SPEAR will make a matching contribution equal to 100% of the first 3% of annual compensation, plus 50% of the next 2% of annual compensation. The total SPEAR matching contribution will not exceed 4% of your annual compensation 
• Generous paid time including PTO, Floating Holidays, Company Holidays, Mental Health 
• Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc.

• Commuter benefit - travel costs from paycheck before taxes.
• Gym membership discounts with Blink & Crunch Fitness.
• Company Events - Annual Summer Picnic and Holiday Awards Celebration 

Who we are looking for

• We value empathy in our team members and a dedication to clinical excellence -- whatever your workstyle -- above all else. While we are looking for both entrepreneurial big-thinkers and those dedicated simply to the day-to-day of treatment, successful candidates will understand that being clear is kind and that actions express priorities. No matter where you are in your career, we are positive you will find your niche with us and grow.

Further success factors may include:  

• A passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy.  
• A proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude because we don’t work in silos.  
• A dedication to not only rehabilitating patients’ injuries but their confidence and vitality as well.  
• A sense of accomplishment from pairing your clinical excellence with emotional intelligence.  
• You celebrate wins and learn from losses with your patients, colleagues, and surrounding communities. 
• A resonance with our  SPEAR-IT values:  
• Service  
• Passion  
• Empathy  
• Accountability  
• Respect  
• Impact  
• Teamwork  

Physical Requirements

• Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
• Lifting—routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from
• Floor to waist
• Waist to shoulder
• Shoulder to overhead
• Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50’
• Pushing---routinely loads of 5-150# on casters, runners or pulleys
• Sustaining a grip---routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50# 

ABOUT US:  

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is the nation’s leading outpatient practice. With more than 40 clinics in the New York Tri-State Area and 25 years of experience, Spear provides unprecedented patient access to physical and occupational therapy through its robust list of services covered by most major insurances. Since its founding, Spear has been honored by some of the top medical, academic, and business communities. Among these accolades, they have twice been named the nation’s top physical therapy practice by the American Physical Therapy Association and WebPT, received the Columbia Award for Leadership in Clinical Education, served as official therapists to Olympic teams and Broadway shows, and been featured for their expertise in  The New York Times, CBS News, Good Morning America, The Today Show,  and more. Learn more about Sear’s history of excellence at spearcenter.com. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.