Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time or Part-Time
- FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Alexandria, LA
- Pay: $30–$35/hour
- Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
- $3,000 Sign on Bonus!!
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Alexandria, LA is seeking motivated and patient-focused Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our growing team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, offering flexibility to find the schedule that works best for you.
What We Offer
- $30–$35/hour
- 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
- 7 paid holidays – New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence 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
Why Join FYZICAL?
We are a growth and goal-oriented organization that believes in investing in our team. You'll have opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge through continuing education while working alongside professionals committed to helping patients improve their function, mobility, and quality of life.
As our organization continues to grow, we are committed to creating opportunities for our employees to grow with us.
What You'll Do
As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients achieve their individual treatment goals.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide treatment in accordance with the Physical Therapist's established plan of care
- Guide and assist patients through therapeutic exercises and activities
- Monitor patient response and progress during treatment
- Communicate patient progress and concerns with the supervising Physical Therapist
- Educate and encourage patients throughout their rehabilitation
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with therapists and other team members to provide a positive patient experience
- Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current Louisiana PTA license or eligibility for Louisiana licensure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient-focused approach to care
- Ability to work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and other team members
Desire to Continue Learning and Developing Professionally
- If you're looking for a PTA opportunity where you can make an impact, continue developing your clinical skills, and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply today to learn more about joining FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Alexandria, LA.
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$30 - $35 an hour
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and guide patients through therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, maintaining clinical documentation, and educating patients throughout their rehabilitation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$73k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)462 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana | 196 active | 22,084 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on | Louisiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,462 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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