PT - Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation Services - PRN/Flexi (804)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct, and administer rehabilitation programs as prescribed by physicians. You will oversee PT assistants and rehab attendants, ensuring compliant patient documentation across acute, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PT program, Alabama PT licensure, and CPR certification, contributing to a fast-paced, evidence-based care environment that supports

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed by Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer programs of physical therapy as prescribed by the referring physician and the patient’s needs.
• Complete patient-related documentation, ensuring content and timeliness to meet professional requirements and regulatory specifications.
• Provide oversight of direct activities of Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Attendants.
• Work in Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation and/or Outpatient areas of care as assigned.

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Licensed by Alabama Board of Physical Therapy

CPR certification

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $57.00 / Hour - Weekday, $62.00 / Hour - Weekend

Job Highlights

UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center opened an 11-story, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation pavilion in the summer of 2025. The new hospital includes 78 rehabilitation beds and the latest technology – all designed to promote functional activity at every turn. Our team of highly skilled therapists practice in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive, evidence-based care that’s focused on each patient and their road to recovery. We support professional clinical development by empowering our clinicians through mentorship and other growth opportunities that elevate our standard of care. Also, UAB Medicine covers the cost of obtaining certain professional certifications. Home to nationally designated SCI and TBI Model Systems, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center provides physical, occupational, speech, recreational, and music therapy. Join our inpatient rehabilitation team and help shape the future of health care in Alabama and beyond.

Job Description

To evaluate, plan, direct, and administer programs of physical therapy as prescribed by the referring physician and as evidenced by the patient's needs. To complete patient-related documentation, ensuring content and timeliness to meet all professional requirements and legal/regulatory specifications. To provide oversight of direct activities of Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Attendants. May participate in clinical training and supervision of assigned students and interns. To work in Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation and/or Outpatient areas of care as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently registered as a Registered Physical Therapist (PT) or (RPT) by the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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