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Therapy South
Hoover, Alabama

Floating Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$55/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT, LAT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to a patient's home or work". All of our clinics maintain a friendly atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings. Having several locations allows patients to conveniently attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. We know our patients' names when they walk in the door of our clinics! 

At TherapySouth, we are dedicated to keeping our Core Values at the forefront of our minds. We believe in: 

* Perseverance

* Faith

* Family

* Compassion

* Integrity

* Service

* Giving

* Fitness

TherapySouth is looking for a talented team-player for our Floating Staff Physical Therapist Assistant opening. If being mentored by an experienced team of specialists in an outpatient ortho clinic interests you, please apply below!

The Floating Staff Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy treatment according to established professional standards. 

Essential Functions

1. Administer programs of physical therapy as outlined by the supervising physical therapist.

2. Complete all patient related documentation by the end of each workday.

3. Clean and organize work area, change and clean linens, and disinfect equipment after treatment.

4. Maintain and upgrade professional skills according to company needs and professional requirements.

5. Assist supportive personnel to achieve safe and accurate completion of delegated job tasks.

6. Participate in clinical training and supervision of assigned students and interns.

7. Clarify the patient’s next scheduled appointment time.

8. Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as State and Federal professional regulations.

9. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses and progress and report to physical therapist.

10. Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.

11. Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.

Requirements

* An associates degree or certification from a physical therapy program.

* A current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

* Duties require extensive standing and walking.

* Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

Company Provided Benefits

* Competitive pay with performance-based merit increases.

* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.

* Paid Time Off + Holidays.

* Retirement plan with company matching.

TherapySouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Floating Staff Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments as outlined by a supervising therapist and monitors patient progress. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical documentation, cleaning equipment, and assisting with the supervision of students.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient careOrthopedic physical therapyPatient evaluationExercise instructionEquipment maintenanceTeam collaborationClinical supervisionPatient transferSafety compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Hoover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$368k
Typical market rent
$1,362/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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About Therapy South

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Birmingham, Alabama
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay with performance-based merit increases
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Retirement plan with company matching