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Lake Charles, Louisiana

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

If you’re a Physical Therapist (PT) who wants to empower patients to achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate and patient-centered therapy—this is it.

In this role, you’ll provide physical therapy services to the adult/geriatric population, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to follow patient progress over time and deliver truly patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.

Here’s your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy while making a meaningful difference every day.

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered.

Why This Role Stands Out

Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve independence, mobility and overall quality of life

  • Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance
  • Provide personalized, patient-centered physical therapy focused on functional outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume

Thrive in a collaborative, therapist-driven environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship and clinical autonomy

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and provide personalized physical therapy treatments that help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence

Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans focused on long-term rehabilitation goals

Deliver hands-on therapy interventions designed to support recovery, increased endurance, and enhance overall quality of life in older adults

Help patients restore functional mobility and safely perform daily activities with greater confidence and independence

Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to drive meaningful patient outcomes and continuity of care

Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
  • Mental wellness support program
  • New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Career advancement and leadership development

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or license eligible in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program
  • Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
  • Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults

About Therapy Management Corporation

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.

Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningFunctional mobility trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationStrength trainingBalance training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 63% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

6
<$100k
13
$100k-115k
1
$115k
3
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1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
74% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake Charles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About tmc

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
Mental wellness support program
New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
Career advancement and leadership development