Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$97k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time or Part-Time
  • FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Lafayette, LA
  • Full-Time Salary: $84,000–$97,000/year
  • Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Build Your Career With FYZICAL

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for an opportunity where you can grow your career, expand your clinical skills, and be part of a team invested in your success?

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Lafayette, LA is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Physical Therapist to join our growing team.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or looking for the next step in your career, you'll have opportunities to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact on the patients you serve.

We are a growth- and goal-oriented organization and believe in creating opportunities for our team as we continue to expand.

What We Offer

Full-Time Benefits Include

  • $84,000–$97,000 annual salary
  • 80 hours of vacation your first year, accrued based on hours worked
  • Vacation increases by 8 hours each year, up to a maximum of 160 hours annually
  • 24 additional PTO hours for medical appointments or inclement weather
  • 8 paid holidays – New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance options
  • Supplemental insurance options – cancer, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
  • Simple IRA with up to a 3% employer matching contribution and immediate 100% vesting
  • Continuing education – free continuing education opportunities through FYZICAL, plus reimbursement for additional education based on clinic and staff needs
  • Bonus opportunities for eligible full-time and part-time staff
  • Opportunities for continued career growth and advancement

Grow With Us

We're not just looking to fill a position—we're looking for clinicians who want to grow with us.

As our organization continues to expand, opportunities may be available to advance into management, leadership, and even potential partnership/ownership opportunities.

We believe in investing in our employees, continuing to expand our benefits, and looking for ways to share our success with the people who help make it possible.

What We're Looking For

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current Louisiana Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Louisiana licensure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to providing excellent patient care
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical team

Desire to Continue Learning and Growing Professionally

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
  • If you're ready to explore a Physical Therapist opportunity where you can build your clinical skills and grow with an expanding organization, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Apply today to learn more about joining FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Lafayette, LA.

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$84,000 - $97,000 a year

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in a clinical setting. Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and professional growth.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Requires a current Louisiana Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

TeamworkBalance therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 44 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 22 employers

7
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
79%
CME allowance
79% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.2
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lafayette, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Franklin, MA

Benefits & Perks

80 hours vacation first year
24 additional PTO hours
8 paid holidays
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Supplemental insurance options
Simple IRA with up to 3% match
Continuing education reimbursement
Bonus opportunities