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Lead Physical Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services logoBrightSpring Health Services~$45–$70/hrtypicalDecatur, ALAdded todayStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Alabama post a median of $50 an hour, the middle half $49.31–$50, across 11 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Alabama earn a median of $46.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

Physical therapists in Alabama: pay by town and employer

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Licensed in another state?

Alabama issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of an Alabama license, $130 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For an Alabama license, apply to the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($100, by its own page): what Alabama asks. Every state's PT Compact status.

What Alabama requires of a physical therapist

Physical Therapist License, from the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.

  • An endorsement applicant submits the online application and $100 fee, a fingerprint-based background check through Fieldprint, a passing Alabama Jurisprudence Exam (AL JAM), an official transcript, NPTE scores sent to the Board, government photo ID, proof of legal presence and official verification from each state where a license is held. Endorsement applicants also provide 10 hours of continuing education completed in the last 12 months, unless they graduated within the past 12 months.
  • Staying active: Licenses renew every year (they expire October 1) with 10 hours of continuing education, or 12 hours for direct access; two hours of Alabama jurisprudence continuing education are due at the first renewal and in years ending in 0 or 5.

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Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

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About the job

Our Company

Adoration Health

Overview

The Lead Therapist actively assists the Director in leading and supporting positive outcomes of various clinical objectives for both clinical staff and patients.

Responsibilities

  • Assists Director or Clinical Manager with selection, orientation, and supervision of program’s clinical staff
  • Clinical supervision is limited to therapists and assistants of like discipline and rehabilitation specialists in accordance with local requirements and/or discipline- specific state practice acts
  • Provides professional support to therapists as needed and maintains on-going communication with the clinical staff to facilitate participation in continuing education, conferences, and assistance in developing and achieving professional short- and long-range goals
  • May lead supervisory visits for clinical staff
  • Supports the company’s performance management process for field clinical staff through providing ongoing and relevant clinical feedback and recommendations to support ongoing training and development of clinical staff
  • Participates in planning and presenting development and training programs for clinical staff to facilitate keeping therapists current on changes in health care procedures, professional standards, and government regulations
  • Assists with ensuring staff compliance with applicable standards and regulations related to certification, licensure, and competency education
  • Promotes a positive and accurate understanding of program expectations, standards, plans, and concerns between therapists and management
  • Interfaces effectively with referral sources and community resources. Active in local and national professional organizations and activities by reading professional publications, staying current on new developments, or techniques, and promoting the company/program in the marketplace
  • Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
  • Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to: Serving on professional committees such as Advisory Committee or Clinical Record Review/Utilization Review Committee, remaining available for consultation with any third-party representatives, and providing back-up support to assure operational needs are met

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree from an accredited:
  • Physical Therapy Program (minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an institution approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education, and Accreditation of the American Physical Therapy Association), or
  • Occupational Therapy Program (minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited jointly by the Commission on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and the American Occupational Therapy association, or is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the Occupational Therapy Association), or
  • Master’s Degree Program in Speech and Language Pathology (Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association, or meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of meeting the required supervised experience for a certificate), or
  • Therapeutic Recreation Therapy Program (bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, NTRS certification), or
  • Social Work Program (master's degree in social work and practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or equivalent per state requirements), or
  • Neuropsychologist Program, (PhD or PsyD from accredited program or in an accredited training program in Neuropsychology and practicing as a Clinical Neuropsychologist) and
  • meets any additional qualifications as stated in state home care regulations in the state(s) of practice
  • Experience with treatment of neuro-clients
  • Minimum of one year involvement with treating patients with the company preferred or comparable experience
  • Maintains a professional license/certification as required by the state in which they practice
  • Certification of Brain Injury Specialist (American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists) preferred
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong communication, supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to maintain a flexible schedule

About our Line of Business

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit www.adorationhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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