Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$76k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 Staff Physical Therapist opening. If being mentored by an experienced team of specialists in an outpatient ortho clinic interests you, please apply below!
The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering programs of physical therapy as requested by referring physician and as evidenced by the patient’s needs.
Essential Functions
1. Evaluate, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients.
2. Complete patient related documentation.
3. Supervise physical therapist assistants and supportive personnel for accurate and timely completion of delegated job tasks.
4. Flexibility in treating a varying daily patient load including evaluations, walk-ins and follow up visits.
5. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
6. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
7. Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved 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.
TherapySouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering individualized physical therapy programs to restore function and alleviate pain. They also supervise support personnel and maintain accurate patient documentation.
Key Skills
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 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $76k–$90k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$101k)343 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$93k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Alabama | 252 active | 21,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Alabama physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment257 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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