Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Med Surg
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
North Alabama Medical Center- Med Surg
Job Type: PRN (ability to work at least one weekend a month)
Who We Are
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association.
North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.
Where We Are
No matter what type of things you’re interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence, AL is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.
Why Choose Us
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Physical Therapist (PT) Position Summary
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical injuries or disabilities to improve movement, reduce pain, and restore functional independence.
Essential Functions
- Conduct physical therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Provide direct patient care to restore strength, mobility, and function.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
- Document treatment sessions and patient outcomes accurately.
- Collaborate with rehab teams and participate in discharge planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
- Clinical knowledge and strong patient rapport-building required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
- Experience: Previous experience in rehab setting preferred.
- License: Current PT license.
- Certifications: CPR certification required.
EEOC Statement
North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical injuries or disabilities to improve movement and restore functional independence. Key duties include developing treatment plans, providing direct patient care, and collaborating with rehab teams for discharge planning.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a current PT license and CPR certification. Previous experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Med Surg at Lifepoint Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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