Physical Therapist

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients within the Acute Rehab Services. You will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop a care plan with the patient and family.

The role also includes supervising PT assistants and students to ensure high-quality therapy delivery. Fulltime days, with rotating weekends/holidays and occasional PRN shifts, offering generous paid time off and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama PT license or eligibility.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification obtained within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establish, revise and evaluate a care plan in collaboration with patient/family.
• Supervise activities of PT assistants, students and other support personnel.

Skills

BLS Certification

PT Licensure Alabama

Patient assessment

Team leadership

Education

DPT or PT degree

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Acute Rehab Services
• Schedule: Multiple Shifts Available
  • Full Time Days, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, rotating weekends and holidays
  • PRN,8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, (Work at least (2) shifts per month, (1) weekend shift every 6 weeks, and (1) holiday shift)
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient/family.
• Perform therapy intervention utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart
  Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Currently registered as a Registered Physical Therapist (PT) or (RPT) by the State of Alabama Board of
  Physical Therapy required.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff