Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapist) - Harlem
Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy · NY, US
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About the Role
Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy seeks motivated occupational and physical therapists 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
- Hand therapy
- Upper extremity rehabilitation
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Custom orthotic fabrication
- Patient education
- Collaboration
- Clinical excellence
- Customer service
- 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
- $91,000 - $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.
- Received the Columbia Award for Leadership in Clinical Education.
- Served as official therapists to Olympic teams and Broadway shows.
- Featured for their expertise in The New York Times, CBS News, Good Morning America, and The Today Show.