Physical Therapist

Acts Retirement-Life Communities • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Acts is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide resident-centered therapy in an in-house program within a welcoming, slower-paced community environment. The program emphasizes holistic care and prevention, with salary tied to a 75% productivity benchmark and no mandated group treatment. Therapists can build relationships with residents across the continuum of care, including inpatient, home health, outpatient, and fitness services. Treatment decisions and care plans are clinically driven and patient centered. The organization also encourages therapists to contribute input on programming and systems and to share creative ideas.

The role includes evaluating residents, planning individual treatment programs and goals, providing treatment, coordinating discharge planning, and performing related duties. Specialized on-site training is provided during paid work hours, and some sessions may be eligible for CEUs. The position offers state-of-the-art rehabilitation gyms and equipment. As a nonprofit organization, Acts notes that student loan forgiveness may be available after 10 years.

The pay range is $42.50–$65.00 per hour; starting rate varies based on skills and experience. Benefits eligibility may vary by employment status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the state or states where services are rendered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a skilled nursing and/or outpatient rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents.
• Evaluate residents.
• Plan individual treatment programs and goals.
• Provide physical therapy treatments.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
• Professional development and university partnerships.
• Referral and discount programs.
• Appreciation events and wellness initiatives.
• Specialized on-site training during paid work hours, with some sessions eligible for CEUs.
• Potential student loan forgiveness after 10 years due to the organization’s nonprofit status.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Next-day pay through PayActiv.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time