Physical Therapist Assistant - Manhattan

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$95k

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Full-Time
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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Midtown and Downtown Manhattan

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team across its Midtown and Downtown Manhattan clinics. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Therapists are responsible for setting clear expectations for your 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.

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Qualifications

License to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of New York

What We Offer

  • Mentorship Programs and Spear's award-winning Future Leaders Program (SFLP).
  • $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. Learn more at onemedical.com/business
  • Mental Health benefits that include paid time off and support services through Journey Live & employer sponsored EAP program.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits, Commuter FSA Plan.
  • 401K plan at 90 days with 100% vested match up to 4% after 18 months of employment.
  • Generous paid time including PTO, Floating Holidays, Company Holidays, Mental Health
  • Commuter FSA Plans – pretax savings plans for travel to & from work

Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. Gym membership discounts with Blink & Crunch Fitness.

Company Events - Annual Summer Picnic and Holiday Awards Celebration

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$70,000 - $95,000 a year

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Who We Are Looking For

We value empathy in our team members and a dedication to clinical excellence -- whatever your workstyle -- above all else. While we are looking for both entrepreneurial big-thinkers and those dedicated simply to the day-to-day of treatment, successful candidates will understand that being clear is kind and that actions express priorities. Whether you are a seasoned clinician or a new graduate we are certain you will find your niche with us.

Further Success Factors May Include

  • A passion for the field of physical and occupational therapy.
  • A proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude because we don’t work in silos.
  • A commitment to and hunger for continued learning.
  • A dedication to not only rehabilitating patients’ injuries but their confidence and vitality as well.
  • A sense of accomplishment from pairing your clinical excellence with emotional intelligence.
  • You celebrate wins and learn from losses with your patients, colleagues, and surrounding communities.

A Resonance with Our SPEAR-IT Values

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

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 some of the top medical, academic, and business communities.

Among these accolades, they have twice been named the nation’s top physical therapy practice 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, and been featured for their expertise in The New York Times, CBS News, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and more. Learn more about Spear’s history of excellence at spearcenter.com.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for setting clear expectations for patient clinical progress and executing high-quality treatments. They must also provide necessary documentation, such as home exercise programs, while maintaining excellent customer service.

Key Skills

Patient rehabilitationCollaborationCommunicationTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (473 salary observations; 1,603 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship Programs and Spear's award-winning Future Leaders Program (SFLP)
$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 through Journey Live & employer sponsored EAP program