No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$95k (median of 85 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active roles in this specialty
Physical Therapist (Fulltime & PRN) - Outpatient
About the Role
Outpatient physical therapy. Evaluate and treat patients. Full-time or PRN. Ruston, LA.
Join Northern Louisiana Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient in Ruston, Louisiana.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Northern Louisiana Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves evaluating and administering therapeutic procedures for patients in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The therapist is responsible for establishing goals and documenting patient progress at regular intervals.
Requirements
The candidate must be able to direct therapeutic procedures as prescribed by referring practitioners. Proficiency in patient assessment and clinical documentation is required.
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Louisiana, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$85k across 127 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Fulltime & PRN) - Outpatient at Northern Louisiana Medical Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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