St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Physical Therapist to join the rehabilitation team at a 420-bed Level I Trauma Center that has anchored Palm Beach County healthcare for more than 80 years. This is a days-only position within a large, multidisciplinary acute care environment that includes a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III NICU, and the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — offering a breadth of patient acuity and case complexity that is rare in a single facility.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $8,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift schedule
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Level I Trauma Center with state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center status
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — high-acuity neurological rehab caseload
- Level III NICU on campus
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, with 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties and 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care
- Collaborative rehabilitation team environment with training and department support duties
- Regional referral catchment spanning Palm Beach County and the broader Treasure Coast
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (minimum); advanced degree welcome
- Active Florida Physical Therapist license required
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
- 0–2 years of experience accepted — new graduates encouraged to apply
- Ability to develop age-appropriate treatment plans and adhere to Standards of Physical Therapy Practice
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village arts district. The city provides easy access to world-class beaches, boating, and golf, while remaining within an hour of Miami and Fort Lauderdale — giving clinicians the lifestyle of a resort destination with the professional depth of a major metropolitan corridor. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida peers, and the region's strong school system and family amenities make it a compelling long-term home for healthcare professionals at any career stage.