Physical Therapist - Upper East Side E89th Street

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York  
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree,Master or Bachelors of PT

What We Offer: We know that exceptional patient service can only be achieved when our team is well cared for.  We strive to create an environment that bolsters career growth while providing the flexibility and time necessary to simply be a human being. Further benefits include:

• 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  

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. Whether you are a seasoned clinician or a new graduate we are certain you will find your niche with us.  

• 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.  

A resonance with our SPEAR-IT values:  

• Service    
• Passion    
• Empathy    
• Accountability    
• Respect  
• Impact  
• Teamwork 

Physical Demand Capacity Consistent with published industry PDC norms:

• 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 5-10lbs 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

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 Spear’s history of excellence at spearcenter.com.  

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