Physical Therapist Assistant - Bessemer

Drayer Physical Therapy

19 days ago

Bessemer, Alabama$52K - $62KFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

25th percentile for Psychologist — know your counter before they call back

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68% below median for Psychologist in AL — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $263k over 3 years

This employer has 122 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Drayer Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

on, evidence

Requirements

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $52K - $62K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Drayer Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careOrthopedicsMobility improvementTreatment planningClinical documentationRehabilitationEvidence-based practice

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Bessemer at Drayer Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Drayer Physical Therapy is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bessemer, Alabama.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($30k–$30k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient care, Orthopedics, Mobility improvement, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Rehabilitation, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans.

Benefits package: 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k with company match, Generous PTO and paid holidays, Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs, Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities with annual allowance, Modern clinical technology, Achievable monthly clinical bonus program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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