The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a Lead Physical Therapist to join one of the most specialized orthopedic and spine programs in the country. This institute-based role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership — supervising therapy staff, shaping care delivery, and treating a complex, internationally referred patient population with congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions. The practice philosophy centers on limb reconstruction and joint preservation over amputation, placing this PT in a clinically distinctive and mission-driven environment.
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); 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
Practice Highlights
- Institute-based practice at a nationally and internationally recognized orthopedic and spine center serving pediatric and adult patients from the local community, across the United States, and worldwide
- Clinical focus on congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions — including limb reconstruction, joint preservation, and restoration of function
- Treatment philosophy emphasizing reconstruction over amputation, requiring advanced therapeutic reasoning and individualized plan-of-care development
- Lead PT role carries supervisory authority over clinical therapy staff, including PTAs, aides, and technicians — with responsibility for coordination, evaluation, and performance management
- Responsibilities include training and orienting new employees and participating in the formal appraisal process
- Active involvement in regulatory compliance, departmental performance improvement activities, inspections, audits, and patient safety programs
- Therapeutic modalities span functional independence training, sensorimotor activities, ADL retraining, prevocational and homemaking skills, and manual techniques
- Collaborative, coordinated care model with an experienced multidisciplinary team designed around each patient's specific 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
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and direct access to world-class beaches. The city combines a low state income tax environment with a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Miami, while remaining within easy reach of Fort Lauderdale and Miami for additional cultural and professional amenities. Outdoor recreation — from boating and fishing to cycling the Intracoastal — is available in every season, making West Palm Beach a compelling destination for clinicians seeking both professional distinction and quality of life.