Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Natchitoches, LA 71457Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) Innovate Rehab and Wellness Status: Full-Time Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience About Us 25+ years as a leading skilled health care provider Therapist- and veteran-owned Dedicated to industry-leading, patient-centered care Supportive, collaborative clinical team
Why Join Us
One-on-one care focus Group/concurrent treatments under 1% Realistic scheduling for work-life balance Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction Professional growth and development opportunities Benefits (Start Day 1 – Full-Time) Medical & prescription drug insurance Dental & vision insurance Additional
Benefits
Short-term & long-term disability Employer-paid basic life & AD&D Voluntary supplemental life insurance PTO: vacation, sick, holiday Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity 401(k) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee discount marketplace Position Summary As a Physical Therapist, you will: Evaluate patients and identify movement and functional limitations Create and lead individualized treatment plans Help restore movement, function, and quality of life Work closely with an interdisciplinary team for optimal recovery
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive PT evaluations Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans Provide hands-on therapy: manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, mobility training Educate patients and caregivers on home programs and injury prevention Track and document progress; adjust plans as needed Collaborate with physicians, nurses, OTs, and other clinicians Stay current with PT best practices through continuing education Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards
Qualifications
Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (accredited program) Valid state PT license Clinical experience preferred; new grads welcome Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills CPR certification preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients to identify functional limitations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. They are responsible for providing hands-on therapy and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to restore patient movement and quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and possess a valid state PT license. CPR certification is preferred, and while clinical experience is a plus, new graduates are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at INNOVATE REHAB AND WELLNESS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
- Includes call
Living in Natchitoches
- Median resident rent
- $802/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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