The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a Lead Physical Therapist to join its specialized Spine Schroth Team — a clinically advanced program focused on reconstruction, limb preservation, and functional restoration for patients with congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions. This is a leadership-level clinical role that combines direct patient care with supervisory responsibility over therapy staff, making it an ideal fit for an experienced PT ready to step into a program-shaping position at one of the country's most recognized orthopedic and spine institutes. The Institute serves a global patient population, offering a breadth of case complexity rarely found in a single outpatient setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Dedicated Spine Schroth Team — a subspecialty program within a nationally and internationally recognized orthopedic and spine institute
- Patient population spans pediatric through adult, drawing from the local West Palm Beach community, across the United States, and internationally
- Case mix includes congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions with a treatment philosophy centered on reconstruction over amputation and preservation of limbs and joints
- Lead PT role carries direct supervisory authority over clinical therapy staff, including aides, technicians, and assistants
- Responsibilities include plan-of-care delegation, quality monitoring, performance management, and staff appraisal
- Active involvement in regulatory compliance, departmental performance improvement activities, and patient safety programs
- Participation in onboarding and orientation of new therapy employees
- Comprehensive, coordinated care model with an experienced multidisciplinary team designed around individualized patient needs
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
- Active Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida required
- 1–2 years of physical therapist clinical experience preferred
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers required
- Competency across a variety of therapeutic techniques aimed at promoting functional independence and improving quality of life
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round warm weather, world-class beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. The city provides easy access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale while maintaining its own distinct cultural identity, with strong public and private school options, a low state income tax environment, and abundant outdoor recreation including boating, golf, and nature preserves. For clinicians relocating from colder climates or seeking an elevated quality of life, West Palm Beach consistently ranks among Florida's most desirable mid-sized cities.