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About the Role
Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy seeks motivated occupational (OT) and physical therapists (PT) passionate about hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. This role is for therapists with a solid foundation in hand therapy, eager to build experience through mentorship, advanced training, and hands-on practice. Therapists will set clear patient expectations, provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions, and maintain high standards of clinical excellence and customer service. A collaborative spirit is valued to foster a community environment for patients and team members.
Responsibilities
- Develop and progress individualized treatment plans including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, custom orthotic fabrication, and patient education
- Empower patients with home programs and strategies that support their functional goals and recovery
- Collaborate closely with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional outcomes
Requirements
- Hold a license (or be license eligible) to practice Occupational or Physical Therapy in the State of New York
- Completed a Level II fieldwork placement or outpatient rotation in hand therapy OR equivalent experience during clinical education
- If transitioning from another practice area, demonstrate a commitment to hand therapy through continuing education coursework or certifications in upper extremity rehabilitation
- Are excited about working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with the support of a collaborative team
- Masters or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree
- License to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of New York
Skills
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Custom orthotic fabrication
- Patient education
- Emotional intelligence
Location
- New York Tri-State Area
Work Type
- Outpatient
Experience Level
- New graduate
- Seasoned clinician
Education Level
- Masters or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year (Inclusive of incentives)
Benefits
- Mentorship Programs
- Spear's award-winning Future Leaders Program (SFLP)
- $1,400/year Continuing Education Stipend
- In-house CEU Opportunities
- Monthly Manual Therapy Workshops
- Physician Shadowing and Lectures
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- One Medical paid membership
- Mental Health benefits that include paid time off and support services
About the Company
- Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is the nation’s leading outpatient practice with over 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.
- Spear has been honored by top medical, academic, and business communities, including being named the nation’s top physical therapy practice twice by the American Physical Therapy Association and WebPT.
- Accolades include the Columbia Award for Leadership in Clinical Education, serving as official therapists to Olympic teams and Broadway shows, and features in The New York Times, CBS News, Good Morning America, and The Today Show.