Physical Therapist (PT) – Long-Term Care
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) - Long-Term Care
LP Therapy
LP Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled therapy services in a Long-Term Care setting focused on restoring mobility, strength, and function.
Responsibilities: review physician referrals and medical records; evaluate strength, mobility, and functional ability; develop and modify treatment plans; administer therapeutic exercises and modalities; educate patients and families; complete timely Medicare documentation; collaborate with care teams; supervise PTAs and aides as required; support quality outcomes and productivity standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; current state PT license; LTC experience preferred; strong knowledge of Medicare guidelines; effective communication and teamwork skills.
Work Environment
LTC facility; physical demands include lifting and mobility assistance.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient strength and mobility to develop and implement customized treatment plans. They must also manage Medicare documentation and supervise physical therapist assistants and aides within a long-term care setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current state PT license. Experience in long-term care and a strong understanding of Medicare guidelines are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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, 60% 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 (PT) – 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 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
35 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution31 jobs · 19 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 19 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + LodgingContract
Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida
Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract
Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida
Physical Therapist - Travel
$70/hrTravel Physical Therapist
$70/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Simmesport
- Median resident rent
- $619/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 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.