Pays $70K - $85K$7k below the Physical Therapist market median of ~$92k (72 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)

Physical Therapist - Crestline AL

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

Outpatient ortho PT. $70K-$85K. Loan repayment. Monthly bonuses. New grads welcome. Path to ownership. Irondale, AL. Actually pay off your loans.

Join Benchmark Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist - Crestline AL in Irondale, Alabama. Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us! Benchmark Crestline clinic- Irondale, Alabama At Benchmark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients.
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy.
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment.
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent).
  • Active Alabama Physical Therapist license (or eligible).
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career.
  • When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $70K - $85K
  • Signing bonus offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Benchmark Physical Therapy in Irondale, Alabama.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient Orthopedic TherapyPatient CareEvidence-Based Care PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient Relationship ManagementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Crestline AL at Benchmark Physical Therapy 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.

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

Benchmark Physical Therapy ranks #10 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Alabama, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 387 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (44,875 listings).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 72 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Benchmark Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Monthly clinical bonus program
Student loan repayment assistance
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding for new-grads
In-house Residency/Fellowship programs