Pays $24 - $31/hr · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant - Northeast Ortho (NEO)
About the Role
Outpatient ortho PTA in Rainbow City, AL. $24-31/hr. Quarterly bonus. $1,500 CME. Flexible schedule. Great benefits.
Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Northeast Ortho (NEO) in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Requirements
- Current or pending PTA license.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
- CPR certified.
- Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $24 - $31/hr.
- Signing bonus offered.
- CME allowance: $1,500.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Rainbow City, Alabama.
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
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Alabama, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 387 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (44,875 listings).
Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state — Alabama ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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 Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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