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Upstream Rehabilitation
Rainbow City, Alabama

Physical Therapist Assistant - Northeast Ortho (NEO)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24 - $31/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Upstream Rehab/Integrity Rehab Group is an industry leading therapy management company that partners with physician practices across the nation. In partnering with Sparks Orthopedics, now Northeast Orthopedics, we have become a preferred outpatient orthopedic therapy service provider to the Rainbow City, AL community.

To further support the needs of this community we are looking to add an experienced 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.

Hourly rate: $ 24-31/hour

Company Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Quarterly Team Care Bonus $$
  • Annual continuing education benefit $1500, Free MedBridge subscription, and flexible work schedules
  • A comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holiday pay, health/pharmacy/dental/vision, 401k match
  • Opportunities for physician interaction including clinic shadowing and surgery observation
  • Therapy license renewal reimbursement
  • Leadership development coursework and mentorship
  • Life Insurance: will cover 1 x your base salary
  • Voluntary Short –Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available

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

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Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient orthopedic therapy and coordinate patient-centered care using evidence-based treatments. Build strong relationships with physician partners to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a positive healing environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical ShadowingCollaborative Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k 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?
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Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$50k–$64kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $62k–$75k)481 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alabama240 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant 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 Assistant - Northeast Ortho (NEO) at Upstream Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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

Quarterly Team Care Bonus
Annual continuing education benefit $1,500
Free MedBridge subscription
Flexible work schedules
PTO
Holiday pay
Health/Pharmacy/Dental/Vision
401k match

Living in Rainbow City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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