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LCMC Health
New Orleans, Louisiana

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join LCMC Health as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant – Day Shift in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Your job is more than a job. The Licensed physical therapist assistant is responsible for administering therapeutic procedures or treatments based on the physical therapist's evaluation and plan of care.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development
  • Clinical instruction opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with LCMC Health in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant administers therapeutic procedures and treatments based on the physical therapist's evaluation and plan of care. They also contribute to departmental operations, participate in program development, and act as a clinical instructor for students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board. Additionally, they are required to possess American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and complete Non-Violent Crisis Prevention training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentGoniometryManual muscle testingTherapeutic exerciseNeurodevelopmental treatmentOrthopedic treatmentDocumentationPatient careTreatment planningMedical chart interpretation

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 down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 60 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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5.1/ 10
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About LCMC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Clinical instruction opportunities