PHYSICAL THERAPIST | THERAPY SERVICES

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Therapist to join our team at UAB Medical West. Provides appropriate supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants and attendants. Supervise assigned PT or PTA students as outlined in the students Fieldwork Education guidelines.

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients with physical impairments or disabilities. Your main goal will be to help patients improve their mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.

You will work closely with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans that meet the individual needs of each patient. This is a full-time position that offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current state license as a Physical Therapist
  • Graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working as a Physical Therapist in a clinical setting
  • Specialization in a specific area of Physical Therapy, such as sports medicine or pediatrics
  • Experience working with patients of all ages and backgrounds
  • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient evaluations to assess their physical condition and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide hands-on therapy to patients using a variety of techniques and equipment
  • Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients and their families on exercises and techniques to improve mobility and prevent injury
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care

Skills

As a Physical Therapist, you will use a variety of skills on a daily basis, including evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, providing hands-on therapy, monitoring progress, and educating patients and their families.

You will also need strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and provide compassionate care to patients. Additionally, experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and specialization in a specific area of Physical Therapy can be beneficial in this role.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state license as a Physical Therapist and a graduate degree from an accredited program. Preferred qualifications include clinical experience, specialization in areas like sports medicine or pediatrics, and proficiency with EMR systems.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical SupervisionInterpersonal CommunicationMobility ImprovementPain ReliefPatient Monitoring

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 56% 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)317 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alabama240 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICAL THERAPIST | THERAPY SERVICES at MEDICAL WEST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$95k
14
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70+/visit
#2

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$70+/visit
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Medical West Hospital Authority

Medical Practices
Bessemer, Alabama
11-50 employees

Living in McCalla

Median resident rent
$1,777/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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