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Anniston, Alabama

Physical Therapist Assistant - Anniston Orthopaedics Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

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Job Description

Integrity Rehab Group is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. In partnering with Anniston Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy we have become a preferred outpatient service provider to the Anniston, AL community.

To further support the needs of this community we are looking to add a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to our team that is committed to providing a remarkable patient experience through advancing our vision of coordinating patient-centered care with an emphasis on comprehensive evidence-based treatment.

This is enhanced through building integral relationships with our physician partners. Together, we strive to provide exceptional patient outcomes and a positive atmosphere for patient healing while promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Competitive PRN Rate: $30-35/hour

PRN Benefits

  • 20% Continuing Ed Discount with IAMT
  • Free MedBridge account
  • 401k

Employee Assistance Program that provides support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues

Requirements

  • Current or pending PTA license
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program

CPR Certified

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide patient-centered care through evidence-based treatment in an outpatient setting. They will collaborate with physician partners to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a supportive healing environment.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationPatient assessment

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$73kOrthopedic Surgery median $60k (middle half $56k–$71k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedAlabama Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment249 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings349 in the last 30 days260 the 30 days before (+34%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive PRN rate $30-35/hour
20% Continuing Ed Discount with IAMT
Free MedBridge account
401k
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Anniston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$909/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Anniston-Oxford, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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