<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Clinical focus on congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions — including limb reconstruction, joint preservation, and restoration of function</li> <li>Treatment philosophy emphasizing reconstruction over amputation, requiring advanced therapeutic reasoning and individualized plan-of-care development</li> <li>Lead PT role carries supervisory authority over clinical therapy staff, including PTAs, aides, and technicians — with responsibility for coordination, evaluation, and performance management</li> <li>Responsibilities include training and orienting new employees and participating in the formal appraisal process</li> <li>Active involvement in regulatory compliance, departmental performance improvement activities, inspections, audits, and patient safety programs</li> <li>Therapeutic modalities span functional independence training, sensorimotor activities, ADL retraining, prevocational and homemaking skills, and manual techniques</li> <li>Collaborative, coordinated care model with an experienced multidisciplinary team designed around each patient's specific needs</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred</li> <li>Active Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida required</li> <li>1–2 years of physical therapist clinical experience preferred</li> <li>Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred</li> <li>Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>