Physical Therapist - Outpatient - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75k-$90k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Join Our Team

  • Physical Therapist | Outpatient | Fairhope, AL | Annual Compensation $75,000-$90,000 | Annual Incentive $6,000
  • Company Story
  • Where purpose meets growth.

Fairhope Physical Therapy has delivered patient-first care in a supportive, therapist-owned environment. Founded in 1993, we’ve grown to serve communities across Alabama. As we grow, we’re adding talented clinicians who value teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional development.

We work together.

You’ll join a strong, collaborative team of physical therapists who support one another and celebrate shared success. Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or just starting your career, we invest in your development and help you grow where your interests take you.

Our patients are what drives us.

We treat patients like we would our own families with compassion, expertise, and consistency. We prioritize continuity of care by ensuring patients work with the same therapist or therapy team throughout their plan of care.

Job Overview & Work Site

Work-life balance? We live it.

We prioritize your time. Our advanced documentation technology allows you to focus more on patient care and less on paperwork—many of our clinicians complete their notes in half the time compared to traditional outpatient clinics.

What we treat.

Our caseload includes musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, blending non-surgical and post-operative care with joint, spine, and sport-specific rehab. We also provide specialty care for patients with pelvic health dysfunction, neurological, dizziness, and balance disorders. Whether your passion lies in orthopedics, pelvic health, or neuro, we can align you with the right clinical fit.

How we do it.

We keep caseloads appropriate and ensure you have the time and tools to deliver exceptional care. We offer robust onboarding, structured mentorship, and access to specialty certifications and professional development tailored to your goals.

Do what you want to do.

Got a passion for a specific area of care? Let us help you build it. We support special interest development across a range of therapy services.

Go where you want to go.

As we continue to expand, so do your opportunities. We support growth into clinical instruction, leadership, and even the launch of new clinics—wherever you see your career heading, we’re here to help you get there.

Our clinic network continues to grow throughout Alabama and Tennessee. You’ll find opportunities in both established and emerging markets—with flexibility to match your preferences.

Benefits for PRN Employees Include

  • Flexible Schedule
  • 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check
  • License & Experience

Requirements for This Position Include the Following

  • Graduate (current or pending) from an accredited physical therapy program
  • Active or pending state physical therapist license
  • Professional Development
  • Min
  • USD $75,000.00/Yr.
  • Max
  • USD $90,000.00/Yr.
  • Annual Incentive Bonus Up To
  • USD $6,000.00/Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Provide patient-first physical therapy care for musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and specialty conditions in an outpatient setting. Maintain clinical documentation and collaborate with a team of therapists to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and hold an active or pending state physical therapist license. The role is suitable for both seasoned therapists and those just starting their career.

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal rehabilitationOrthopedic careJoint rehabilitationSpine rehabilitationSport-specific rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationDizziness and balance disorder treatment

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 ~$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).

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$90kPhysical Therapy median $108k (middle half $83k–$116k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alabama261 active21,965 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 65% no call · 57% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$6k sign-onAlabama physical therapist listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment266 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
7
$115k-130k
0
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Fairhope Physical Therapy Services

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Fairhope, Alabama

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check
Annual Incentive Bonus Up To $6,000

Living in Fairhope

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$414k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,771/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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