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Spear Physical Therapy

Multi-location physical therapy practice

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist, Nomad

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$88k - $120k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a license, or be license-eligible, to practice Occupational Therapy in New York State.
  • Complete a Level II fieldwork placement or outpatient rotation in hand therapy, or have equivalent experience during clinical education.
  • If transitioning from another practice area, demonstrate commitment to hand therapy through continuing education coursework or certifications in upper-extremity rehabilitation.
  • Hold a Master's or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree.
  • Have a license to practice Occupational Therapy in New York State.
  • Have manual dexterity, general strength, and endurance.
  • Routinely lift 5–35 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead.
  • Routinely carry 5–10 pounds for 40–50 feet.
  • Routinely push 5–150 pounds on casters, runners, or pulleys.
  • Routinely sustain a grip of 40–50 pounds for 1–2 minutes.
  • Routinely guard a lift load of 120–140 pounds.
  • Demonstrate passion for physical and occupational therapy, commitment to continued learning, dedication to patient rehabilitation, and ability to pair clinical skills with emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

  • Set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress while providing evidence-based, patient-centered care for conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
  • Develop and progress individualized treatment plans involving manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, custom orthotic fabrication, and patient education.
  • Provide patients with home programs and strategies that support their functional goals and recovery.
  • Collaborate with referring physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Work toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist with support from the team.
  • Use mentorship, advanced training, continuing education opportunities, manual therapy workshops, physician shadowing, and lectures to develop clinical skills.
  • Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, team-oriented approach.

About the Company

Spear Physical Therapy

Multi-location physical therapy practice

Spear Physical Therapy operates a network of over 70 clinics in the New York City metro area, delivering physical therapy services. Therapists treat a variety of conditions to help patients recover mobility and function. The product works through clinician-guided physical therapy sessions, personalized treatment plans, and hands-on modalities, with a focus on patient experience and outcomes. The company differentiates itself with widely recognized clinical excellence, involvement in high-profile events (Olympics, Broadway shows), and media visibility, positioning itself as a leading, trusted provider. The goal is to help people move better, recover from injuries, and maintain long-term physical health across a large, accessible network.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1999

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