Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,592 to $1,640 per week in Birmingham, AL

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Birmingham, AL
Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied
Pay: $1,592 to $1,640 per week
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - (PTA)
StartDate: 10/5/2026 Pay Rate: $1592.00 - $1640.00

This PTA position is based in North Trussville, Alabama, a welcoming suburb just northeast of Birmingham. The community offers a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere with excellent schools, well-maintained neighborhoods, and a strong sense of local pride. Trussville’s growing commercial areas feature a variety of locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, and retail options, while nearby parks and greenways offer convenient access to walking trails, outdoor recreation, and sports fields. Residents enjoy a balance of peaceful suburban living and close proximity to Birmingham’s cultural attractions, including museums, performing arts venues, and major sporting events. You will work in a modern outpatient rehabilitation clinic designed to support high-quality, patient-centered care. The environment is collaborative, with clinical support staff and fellow therapists available to assist with scheduling, patient flow, and treatment setup. The clinic emphasizes evidence-based practice, continuing education, and mentorship, making it an excellent opportunity to build your skills and strengthen your resume in outpatient orthopedics and sports physical therapy. Typical responsibilities include performing comprehensive initial evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering ongoing therapeutic interventions focused on restoring function, relieving pain, and improving quality of life. You will treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including post-operative orthopedic cases, overuse injuries, sports-related issues, and chronic pain. Daily work may incorporate therapeutic exercise, manual therapy techniques, neuromuscular re-education, balance and gait training, and education on home exercise programs and injury prevention. The patient caseload is primarily adolescent through geriatric, with opportunities to work with recreational and competitive athletes from the surrounding community. Patient volume is structured to allow for thorough evaluations and consistent follow-up visits, helping you build strong therapeutic relationships and track progress toward individualized goals. You will collaborate closely with referring physicians, advanced practice providers, and other rehabilitation professionals to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes. Clinic operations typically follow daytime and early evening hours on weekdays, with potential for a structured schedule that supports work-life balance. The setting is fast-paced but supportive, with clear expectations and systems in place to help you manage documentation, treatment progressions, and communication with both patients and colleagues. This position offers meaningful, hands-on clinical work in a growing outpatient practice while letting you enjoy the benefits of life in North Trussville. With easy access to Birmingham’s larger healthcare and cultural resources, you can pursue both professional growth and a comfortable lifestyle in a community that values health, activity, and connection.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

License and OP experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications
Travel experience is preferred

Facility Location
Alabama’s largest city is identified by its deep historical roots as well as its place in modern America. Offering a unique blend of historical attractions and contemporary eateries, shopping and galleries, Birmingham has become a flourishing focal point of the South. Known as “The Diverse City,” you’ll find there is something for everyone in this charming Southeastern city.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient References: 1 Reference in entire work history License and OP experience are required.

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!