Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long-Term Care
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Long-Term Care
LP Therapy
LP Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide patient-centered therapy services in a Long-Term Care setting under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Responsibilities: carry out established plans of care; administer therapeutic exercises and modalities; assist patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and daily living activities; monitor and report patient progress to the Physical Therapist; fit and train patients on assistive devices; complete timely and accurate Medicare and facility documentation; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; support patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and productivity standards.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant; current state PTA license; LTC experience preferred; knowledge of Medicare documentation; strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Work Environment
- LTC facility; physical demands consistent with therapy services, including lifting and mobility assistance.
- Join LP Therapy and help improve patient mobility, independence, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide patient-centered therapy services in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include administering therapeutic exercises, assisting with patient mobility, and maintaining accurate Medicare documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and a current state PTA license. Experience in long-term care and knowledge of Medicare documentation are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
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).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$79k)77 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana | 196 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 11% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long-Term Care at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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