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Metairie, Louisiana

Physical Therapist PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Your job is more than a job.

Make Every Step Count! As a Physical Therapist, no two days—and no two patients—are alike. You'll guide patients through their rehabilitation journey, whether they are recovering from neurological conditions, illness, injury, or physical trauma. Along the way, you'll encourage, support, and prepare them for success while collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, and families to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

  • In the world of rehabilitation, even a few steps forward can be life-changing.
  • Here, you'll celebrate those moments every day.
  • And while you focus on helping patients achieve extraordinary progress, we'll focus on providing the tools, support, and opportunities you need to grow your expertise and make an even greater impact.
  • Your Everyday Impact
  • Lead, prioritize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of rehabilitation care for your patients.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to align treatment goals and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Deliver therapy services consistent with each patient's individualized plan of care.
  • Maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, progress, and discharge recommendations.
  • Communicate significant changes in patient condition and coordinate care across the rehabilitation team.
  • Reassess patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed based on clinical findings and regulatory guidelines.
  • Provide direction and support to ancillary staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Accurately document evaluations, interventions, patient progress, and outcomes.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program excellence.
  • Perform age-appropriate evaluations and uphold accreditation and regulatory standards.

Excellence in Practice

  • Maintain accurate productivity, billing, and clinical documentation.
  • Participate in Quality Management and Performance Improvement initiatives.
  • Support compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for colleagues, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members to support optimal outcomes.
  • Participate in team conferences, department meetings, and organizational initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to both new and experienced staff members.
  • Assume lead therapist responsibilities when assigned.

What You'll Need

  • Current Louisiana Physical Therapist License with State of Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a rehabilitation or similar clinical setting.
  • Certifications in specialty areas such as Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehabilitation, or Women's Health.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift

  • Days (United States of America)
  • LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

  • Your extras
  • Deliver healthcare with heart.
  • Give people a reason to smile.
  • Put a little love in your work.
  • Be honest and real, but with compassion.
  • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
  • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
  • See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
  • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
  • Love what makes you, you - because we do
  • You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will manage and coordinate rehabilitation care for patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. They are responsible for delivering therapy services, documenting progress, and educating patients and families throughout the recovery journey.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Louisiana Physical Therapist License and American Heart Association BLS certification. Experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationTreatment planningRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 76% 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 PRN at LCMC Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Metairie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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