The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) to join its highly specialized clinical team. The Paley Institute is internationally recognized for its work in limb reconstruction, limb lengthening, and complex orthopedic and spine care — treating congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic conditions in patients ranging from neonates through geriatrics. This is a rare opportunity to practice alongside subspecialty orthopedic surgeons at one of the most technically advanced orthopedic centers in the world, serving a patient population that travels from across the United States and internationally for care.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education and career development 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
- Practice setting within the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute — a globally recognized center of excellence for limb reconstruction, limb lengthening, and complex orthopedic and spine conditions
- Patient population spans neonatal through geriatric, with clinical competency expected across the full age range
- Subspecialty focus on congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions; treatment philosophy centers on reconstruction over amputation and preservation of limb and joint function
- Regional, national, and international referral base — patients travel from across the U.S. and worldwide for care at this institute
- Collaborative model: LPTAs perform selected tests and measurements in direct consultation with supervising physical therapists
- Comprehensive, coordinated care environment with an experienced multidisciplinary team tailored to each patient's specific needs
- Responsibility for verifying appropriate equipment performance prior to each patient use, ensuring the highest standard of treatment delivery
- Thorough documentation standards required, including frequent and objective outcome measurements
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program required; military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is accepted
- Active Florida State License as a Physical Therapist Assistant required
- Clinical competency across the full patient age spectrum — neonatal through geriatric
- Ability to complete established position competencies within the designated introductory period
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 area features a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Miami, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the broader South Florida metropolitan corridor. Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from boating, fishing, golf, and nature preserves, while the city's cultural amenities — including the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the Norton Museum of Art — make it a genuinely livable destination for clinicians relocating from any region of the country.