Physical Therapist Assistant - Upper West Side, Manhattan

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Upper West Side, Manhattan

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan.

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 as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of New York

What We Offer:

• 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 at onemedical.com/business
• Mental Health benefits that include paid time off and support services through Journey Live & employer sponsored EAP program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits, Commuter FSA Plan.  
• 401K plan at 90 days with 100% vested match up to 4% after 18 months of employment.
• Generous paid time including PTO, Floating Holidays, Company Holidays, Mental Health  
• Commuter FSA Plans – pretax savings plans for travel to & from work
• Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. 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. Whether you are a seasoned clinician or a new graduate we are certain you will find your niche with us.

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 commitment to and hunger for continued learning.

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 

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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