Floater Physical Therapist – Midtown Manhattan

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$120k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
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Job Description

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist to join our Midtown Manhattan and/or our Queens clinics. New graduates and experienced therapists alike are encouraged to apply and become part of our community-focused team.

Role Overview

As a Physical Therapist at Spear, you will play a vital role in setting clear goals for your patients’ clinical journeys, delivering high-quality treatments, and empowering patients through tools like personalized Home Exercise Programs. Our therapists are committed to clinical excellence and 5-star customer service, translating passion into meaningful impact by delivering on promises.

Spear fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment for both patients and team members, where a supportive spirit ensures that everyone receives the care and camaraderie they need.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, or Master’s/Bachelor’s in PT
  • Active New York State Physical Therapy License

What We Offer

At Spear, we believe that exceptional patient care begins with a supportive, growth-oriented work environment. We are committed to providing our team with the flexibility, resources, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

  • Mentorship Programs & our award-winning Spear Future Leaders Program (SFLP)
  • $1,500/year Continuing Education Stipend, In-house CEU Opportunities, Manual Therapy Workshops, Physician Shadowing, and Guest Lectures
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • One Medical membership (onemedical.com/business)
  • Mental Health Support including paid time off and access to resources through Journey Live & EAP
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, Commuter FSA Plan
  • 401K Plan with a 100% vested match up to 4% after 18 months
  • Generous Paid Time Off including PTO, Floating Holidays, Mental Health Days
  • Employee Perks: discounts on entertainment, travel, fitness memberships (Blink & Crunch Fitness), and more
  • Community Events: Annual Summer Picnic and Holiday Awards Celebration

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$85,000 - $120,000 a year

Salary: $85000 - $120000 per year with incentives (PER DIEM RATE)

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Who We’re Looking For

We seek therapists with a commitment to empathy and clinical excellence. Whether you're a strategic thinker or a hands-on practitioner, your ability to communicate clearly and act with integrity will be key to success.

Success Factors Include

  • Passion for physical and occupational therapy
  • Team-oriented, proactive mindset – we believe in shared success
  • Commitment to continuous learning and development
  • Dedication to holistic patient recovery – both physical and emotional
  • Ability to celebrate victories and learn from challenges with patients, colleagues, and the broader community

Our Core Values Guide Us

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

About Spear

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is the nation’s leading outpatient practice, with over 40 clinics across the New York Tri-State Area and 25 years of experience in delivering exceptional care.

Recognized twice as the nation’s top physical therapy practice by the American Physical Therapy Association and WebPT, Spear has earned accolades for leadership in clinical education, served as the official therapists to Olympic teams and Broadway productions, and been featured in top media outlets. Discover more about Spear’s legacy of excellence at spearcenter.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will set clear clinical goals for patients and deliver high-quality treatments, including personalized home exercise programs. They will work collaboratively within a team to ensure 5-star customer service and provide compassionate, holistic patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

CommunicationStrategic thinkingHolistic recovery

Physical Therapist Career Context

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy ranks #3 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

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.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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 ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Visa sponsorship
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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 & award-winning Spear Future Leaders Program (SFLP)
$1,500/year Continuing Education Stipend
In-house CEU Opportunities
Manual Therapy Workshops
Physician Shadowing
Guest Lectures
Student Loan Repayment Program
One Medical membership