Occupational / Hand Therapist - Dumbo, BK
Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy
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- Pay
- $88K to $120K
- a year
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 6
- 14 days ago
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About the company
Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy
Hospital & health care · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provide patient-centered care for conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, support patients with home programs, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
What you need
- 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
Key skills
Hand therapyManual therapyTherapeutic exerciseCustom orthotic fabricationPatient educationPatient-centered care
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Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is excited to welcome motivated occupational (OT) and physical therapists (PT) who are passionate about pursuing a career in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. This role is ideal for therapists who have developed a solid foundation in hand therapy during their clinical education and are eager to build on that experience with mentorship, advanced training, and hands-on practice.
Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for your patients’ clinical progress while providing evidence-based, patient-centered care for individuals with conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. 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.
· 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