PHYSICAL THERAPIST- FT
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Job Description
- Job Location: Spring Lake - Shreveport, LA 71106
- Position Type: Full Time
- Job Category: Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist (PT) Reports To Director of Rehabilitation Job Summary Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients with impairments or disabilities. Plans, implements, and evaluates therapy programs to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote independence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans. Implement therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities. Educate patients and caregivers on treatment and home programs. Document progress in compliance with regulations. Supervise PTAs and aides per state law. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
Qualifications Doctorate or Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physical Therapy. Current state license in good standing. Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- KSAs Knowledge of PT principles and practices. Strong communication and documentation skills. Effective time management. Physical & Environmental
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs with assistance. Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work in healthcare and long-term care facilities. EEO & ADA Statement: Progressive Rehab Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made under ADA.
Qualifications A Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program is required. A current and valid state license to practice Physical Therapy is required and must be maintained in good standing. Previous experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote independence. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, implementing treatment plans, and supervising PTAs and aides.
Requirements
Requires a Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid state license. Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)317 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana | 198 active | 22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 48% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICAL THERAPIST- FT at Progressive Rehab Solutions a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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