Pays $64k-$88k$23k below the Physical Therapist Assistant market median of ~$110k (24 jobs)

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Center Well
Florence, Alabama

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem
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About the Role

Per diem home health PTA. Pay per visit $41-$57. Florence, AL.

Join CenterWell as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem in Florence, Alabama, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $41 - $57/hr
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel and accident

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CenterWell as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will administer physical therapy treatment plans in patients' homes to help them regain strength and mobility. They are also responsible for documenting clinical records and coordinating with the healthcare team regarding patient progress and equipment needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state license to practice Physical Therapy and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A current CPR certification and experience working with the geriatric population are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careGeriatric careClinical documentationInfection controlUniversal precautionsManual therapeutic exercisesTherapeutic massageTractionElectrical modalitiesRehabilitationTeam collaboration

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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 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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About Center Well

Hospitals and Health Care
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Business travel and accident