Pelvic/Ortho Physical Therapist, Astoria

About the Role

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join the team. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress.
• Executing treatments as promised.
• Providing items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs.
• Executing a high standard of clinical excellence.
• Maintaining 5-star customer service.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Qualifications

• Passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy.
• Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to and hunger for continued learning.
• Dedication to not only rehabilitating patients’ injuries but their confidence & vitality.
• Accomplishment from pairing clinical skills with emotional intelligence.
• Ability to celebrate wins and learn from losses with patients, colleagues, & communities.
• Resonance with SPEAR-IT values: Service, Passion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Impact, Teamwork.

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.
• Mental Health benefits that include paid time off and support services.