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Calera, Alabama

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$90k

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Job Description

TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT, LAT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to a patient's home or work". All of our clinics maintain a friendly atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings.

Having several locations allows patients to conveniently attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. We know our patients' names when they walk in the door of our clinics!

At TherapySouth, we are dedicated to keeping our Core Values at the forefront of our minds. We believe in:

  • Perseverance
  • Faith
  • Family
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Giving
  • Fitness

TherapySouth is looking for a talented team-player for our Staff Physical Therapist opening. If being mentored by an experienced team of specialists in an outpatient ortho clinic interests you, please apply below!

The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering programs of physical therapy as requested by referring physician and as evidenced by the patient’s needs.

Essential Functions

1. Evaluate, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients.

2. Complete patient related documentation.

3. Supervise physical therapist assistants and supportive personnel for accurate and timely completion of delegated job tasks.

4. Flexibility in treating a varying daily patient load including evaluations, walk-ins and follow up visits.

5. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

6. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

7. Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.

Requirements

  • A master’s degree in an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
  • A current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
  • Duties require extensive standing and walking.
  • Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

TherapySouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering individualized physical therapy programs to restore function and alleviate pain. They also supervise support personnel and maintain accurate patient documentation.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningOrthopedic CareSupervisionPain ManagementRehabilitationPatient EducationClinical Assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 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
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alabama253 active22,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 47% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedAlabama Physical Therapist listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment263 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 7 employers
7
<$100k
6
$100k-110k
6
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
1
$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy · Riverdale, New Jersey

up to $130,000
#2

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PROGRAM) - Ossining, NY

FOX Rehabilitation · Ossining, New York

$75k-$115k
#3

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PROGRAM) - White Plains, NY

$75k-$115k
#4

Physical Therapist - Bardonia, NY

$75k-$115k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Medical Practices
Pelham, AL

Living in Calera

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,642/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.