Chris Layfield
Physical Therapist at East Alabama Medical Center · East Alabama Medical Center
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Chris Layfield is a Physical Therapist at East Alabama Medical Center, currently affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center, based in Opelika, AL. As a physical therapist, Layfield contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Opelika, AL. They have been with East Alabama Medical Center for 12 years. Layfield holds academic credentials, including Doctorate and M.Ed., from Alabama State University and Auburn University. Core competencies include Healthcare. East Alabama Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physical therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physical therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Opelika, AL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Chris Layfield is one of them.
- 539 physical therapists are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 92 contacts at East Alabama Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical physical therapist compensation in AL: $69,000 – $114,000 (median $87,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of physical therapists in AL: Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (10), Huntsville Hospital (10), Champion Partners In Rehab (9).
- 6% of physical therapists in AL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 75% of physical therapists in AL have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting physical therapist
Physical therapists are in short supply nationwide, with the BLS projecting 17% growth through 2033. Direct outreach to licensed PTs via personal email yields the highest response rates compared to passive job postings.
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Chris Layfield is based in Opelika, AL. They are currently affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center.
Chris Layfield specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Physical Therapist at East Alabama Medical Center.
Chris Layfield currently works at East Alabama Medical Center. They have been there for 12 years.
Chris Layfield attended Alabama State University and Auburn University.
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Recruiting physical therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physical therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
physical therapists in AL typically earn $69,000 to $114,000 annually, with a median of $87,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.