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Therapy South
Fairhope, Alabama

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$32/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT, LAT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to a patient's home or work". All of our clinics maintain a friendly atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings.

Having several locations allows patients to conveniently attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. We know our patients' names when they walk in the door of our clinics!

At TherapySouth, we are dedicated to keeping our Core Values at the forefront of our minds. We believe in:

  • Perseverance
  • Faith
  • Family
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Giving
  • Fitness

TherapySouth is looking for a talented team-player for our Staff Physical Therapist Assistant opening. If being mentored by an experienced team of specialists in an outpatient ortho clinic interests you, please apply below!

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy treatment according to established professional standards.

Essential Functions

1. Administer programs of physical therapy as outlined by the supervising physical therapist.

2. Complete all patient related documentation by the end of each workday.

3. Clean and organize work area, change and clean linens, and disinfect equipment after treatment.

4. Maintain and upgrade professional skills according to company needs and professional requirements.

5. Assist supportive personnel to achieve safe and accurate completion of delegated job tasks.

6. Participate in clinical training and supervision of assigned students and interns.

7. Clarify the patient’s next scheduled appointment time.

8. Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as State and Federal professional regulations.

9. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses and progress and report to physical therapist.

10. Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.

11. Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.

Requirements

  • An associates degree or certification from a physical therapy program.
  • A current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
  • Duties require extensive standing and walking.
  • Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

Company Provided Benefits

  • Competitive pay with performance-based merit increases.
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays.
  • Retirement plan with company matching.

TherapySouth is an Equal Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments as outlined by a supervising therapist and monitors patient progress. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical documentation, cleaning equipment, and assisting with the supervision of students.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient carePatient instructionEquipment maintenanceOrthopedic therapyRehabilitationPatient monitoringCommunication

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$46k–$67kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)523 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alabama240 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Therapy South

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Birmingham, Alabama
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Retirement Plan with Company Match

Living in Fairhope

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$414k
Typical market rent
$1,880/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.