Pays $75K - $90K — Physical Therapist market median is ~$92k (253 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist - Gardendale
About the Role
Outpatient ortho PT. $75K-$90K. Student loan repayment. Path to ownership. New grads welcome. Gardendale, AL. Actually grow your career.
Join Upstream Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist - Gardendale in Gardendale, Alabama. Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho - Gardendale, AL Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us! At Drayer, 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 STATE Physical Therapist license (or eligible) (must include state here for Indeed to pull that qualifier in).
- 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: $75K - $90K
- Signing bonus offered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Upstream Rehabilitation in Gardendale, Alabama.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Alabama, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$85k across 156 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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).
Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #8 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Gardendale 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 roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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