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UAB St. Vincent's
Oneonta, Alabama

Assistant Physical Therapist - PRN

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Job Description

Position Overview

  • Department: Rehab Services
  • Schedule: Work when full-time staff are on PTO and during times of high patient census.
  • Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Blount

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

  • Conduct medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.
  • Provide physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.
  • Perform therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.
  • Document treatment interventions given.
  • May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted. Required

Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy Asst credentialed from the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Required.

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Additional Preferences
  • No additional preferences.
  • About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.

We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.

As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct medically prescribed physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist. Document all treatment provided and coordinate activities for aides, students, and support personnel.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a license as a Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy Assistant from the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy. BLS Provider certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareMedical DocumentationTreatment PlanningPatient Population ManagementCoordination of Support Personnel

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% 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 Assistant Physical Therapist - PRN at UAB St. Vincent's a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-125k
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$125k-145k
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$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
63%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oneonta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Median resident rent
$638/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About UAB St. Vincent's

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Associate Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement