Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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 therapyPatient carePatient educationTreatment planningCollaboration

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $68k (middle half $63k–$76k)462 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana196 active22,084 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onLouisiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,462 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
1
$62k
2
$70k-80k
4
$80k-90k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
3
5-6
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7-8
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Carlsbad, California

$34-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$27-$40/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Franklin, MA

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
80 hours vacation first year (accrued)
24 additional PTO hours
7 paid holidays
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Supplemental insurance options
Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match
Continuing education opportunities

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k
Typical market rent
$1,148/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.7
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.