Physical Therapist - Ridgewood, Queens

Physical Therapist – Ridgewood

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join the team at its brand‑new Ridgewood clinic in Queens. New graduates are welcome to apply. Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress, executing treatments as promised, and providing items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs. Therapists are expected to maintain a high standard of clinical excellence while delivering 5‑star customer service.

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

• $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

• Service
• Passion
• Empathy
• Accountability
• Respect
• Impact
• Teamwork

• Proactive, collaborative, team‑oriented attitude
• Commitment to and hunger for continued learning
• Dedication to rehabilitating patients’ injuries and their confidence & vitality
• Accomplishment from pairing clinical skills with emotional intelligence
• Celebrate wins and learn from losses with patients, colleagues, & communities

• Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
• Lifting: routinely loads of 5–35 lbs from floor to waist / waist to shoulder / 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