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Dothan, Alabama

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Goal

To provide the highest level of patient care by assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing prescribed physical therapy treatment plans.

Position Responsibilities

  • Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatments for patients suffering from injuries/disease to restore function, prevent disability, and relieve pain.
  • Perform evaluations/re-eval and establish plan of care for patients.
  • Consult with physicians and/or other departments about the impact of rehabilitation on patient health status.
  • Consult with insurance companies on patient’s behalf to increase patient care.
  • Document findings, treatments, and other patient information for medical record as necessary.
  • Bill patients according to proper procedures.
  • Educate patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
  • Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and other members of the therapy staff.
  • Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
  • Maintain HIPPA and abide by appropriate state Ethics laws.
  • Perform appropriate wound care and assessment to enhance surgical outcomes.
  • Provide documentation with appropriate progressions in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Stay up to date on appropriate protocols for patient population.

Position Requirements

Experience

Required

  • None.

Preferred

  • One (1) year of PT experience.

Education

Required

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Special Qualifications

Required

  • May require working at multiple locations.
  • Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
  • Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
  • Must have a current state Physical Therapy license.
  • Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will assess, plan, and implement treatment plans to restore patient function and relieve pain. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, billing procedures, and educating patients and families on therapy exercises.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of Physical Therapy and hold a current state license. A valid driver's license and BLS certification are also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationHIPAA complianceMedical billing

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 35 employers

18
<$115k
4
$115k-135k
12
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
66%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist (Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation)

Aizer Health · Monroe, New York

starting at $80/hour
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dothan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
83.8
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 · Dothan, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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