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HOMEWOOD, AL, US

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Position Highlights

Location: 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr.

Schedule: Flexible Scheduling

  • Setting: Acute Care + Inpatient
  • Pace: Moderately fast‑paced
  • Experience Level: 2 + years of experience; acute care experience required

About the Role

Baptist Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our collaborative care team. In this role, you will deliver high‑quality physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, ensuring safe, compassionate, and effective patient care across all age groups.

This is an excellent opportunity for both new graduates and experienced PTAs looking to grow their career with a well‑respected, mission‑driven healthcare system.

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

  • Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
  • Life Insurance
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

All Benefits Start Day One

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards and the established plan of care
  • Work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
  • Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress
  • Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrate professional communication, caring behaviors, and a positive, patient‑focused attitude
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and safety/infection control activities
  • Ensure appropriate documentation and efficient use of therapy equipment and supplies
  • Maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active Alabama PTA License (required)
  • Current BLS / Healthcare Provider certification

Experience

No prior experience required — new graduates encouraged to apply

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, and assist with patient mobility throughout the workday
  • Ability to lift and assist patients and equipment (up to 50 lbs, occasionally over 50 lbs with assistance)
  • Comfortable working in a clinical environment with potential exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases
  • Ability to adapt to flexible schedules and changing patient care needs

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient rehabilitationPatient educationSafety complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationBLS certificationMobility assistance

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$78k)56 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alabama240 active22,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, 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.

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7 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Baptist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)

Living in Homewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k
Typical market rent
$1,373/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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