Physical Therapist (PT) – Long-Term Care

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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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 will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and administer therapeutic exercises to restore mobility and function in a long-term care setting. They are also responsible for documenting care according to Medicare guidelines and supervising support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current state license. Experience in a long-term care environment and familiarity with Medicare documentation standards are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationCare Team CollaborationSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 29 employers

12
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
20%
Visa sponsorship
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Franklin

Median resident rent
$814/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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.