Physical Therapist - Washington Heights

Physical Therapist – Washington Heights Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join the team. 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. Responsibilities 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. Requirements License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, Master or Bachelor's of PT Mentorship Programs and 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. Learn more: Mental Health benefits that include paid time off and support services Passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude because we don’t work in silos Commitment to and hunger for continued learning Dedication to not only rehabilitating patients’ injuries but their confidence & vitality Accomplishment from pairing your clinical skills with emotional intelligence Celebrate wins and learn from losses with your patients, colleagues, & communities Values & Qualities Service Passion Empathy Accountability Respect Impact Teamwork Physical Demands Requires 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 5-10 lbs for 40-50 feet Pushing: routinely loads of 5-150 lbs on casters, runners or pulleys Sustaining a grip: routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50 lbs Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140 lbs #J-18808-Ljbffr Spear