Pelvic Therapist - Darien, CT

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

About the Role

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 execute a high standard of clinical excellence while maintaining 5-star customer service, because a passion for your craft is turned into real impacts when you deliver on your promises. Spear strives to foster a true community environment for both patients and team members; therefore, a collaborative spirit is valued to ensure everyone receives the care and support they need.

Responsibilities

• Set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress
• Execute treatments as promised
• Provide Home Exercise Programs and related documents
• Maintain a high standard of clinical excellence and 5-star customer service
• Collaborate with team members to foster a community environment

Requirements

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, or Master’s or Bachelor’s of PT
• Passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy
• Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude
• Commitment to and hunger for continued learning
• Dedication to rehabilitating patients’ injuries, confidence, and vitality
• Ability to pair clinical skills with emotional intelligence
• Alignment with Spear’s SPEAR-IT values: Service, Passion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Impact, Teamwork

Physical Demands

• Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance consistent with industry norms
• Lifting: routinely 5-35 lbs from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead
• Carrying: routinely 5-10 lbs for 40-50 feet
• Pushing: routinely 5-150 lbs on casters, runners, or pulleys
• Sustaining a grip: routinely for 1-2 minutes with 40-50 lbs
• Guarding a “lift load”: routinely 120-140 lbs

Benefits

• Mentorship Programs and Spear’s award-winning Future Leaders Program (SFLP)
• $1,500/year Continuing Education Stipend
• In-house CEU opportunities, including monthly manual therapy workshops, physician shadowing, and lectures
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid One Medical membership (learn more)
• Mental health benefits, including paid time off and support services

About Us

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is the nation’s leading outpatient practice. With more than 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. Since its founding, Spear has been honored by top medical, academic, and business communities, including being twice named the nation’s top physical therapy practice by the American Physical Therapy Association and WebPT. Spear has also received the Columbia Award for Leadership in Clinical Education, served as official therapists to Olympic teams and Broadway shows, and been featured in The New York Times, CBS News, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. Learn more about Spear’s history of excellence at spearcenter.com.