PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT- FT
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Job Description
- Job Location: Pilgrim - Bossier, LA 71111
- Position Type: Full Time
- Job Category: Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Reports To Physical Therapist / Director of Rehabilitation Job Summary Provides therapy services under supervision of PT. Delivers treatment programs, monitors progress, and assists patients in achieving independence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Carry out PT treatment plans for individuals and groups. Provide therapeutic exercises and activities as directed. Educate patients on mobility and assistive devices. Document treatment and patient response. Report changes to supervising PT.
Qualifications Associate’s Degree from accredited PTA program. Current state PTA license. Clinical experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- KSAs Knowledge of therapy techniques and equipment. Ability to follow treatment directions. Strong interpersonal skills. Physical & Environmental
Ability to lift, transfer, and move patients safely. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching. Work in long-term care and healthcare environments. EEO & ADA Statement: Progressive Rehab Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made under ADA.
Qualifications An Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program is required. A current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required and must be maintained. Clinical experience in rehabilitation or long-term care settings is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver physical therapy treatment programs and therapeutic exercises under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Monitor patient progress, document responses, and educate patients on the use of assistive devices to achieve independence.
Requirements
Requires an Associate's Degree from an accredited PTA program and a current state license to practice. Clinical experience in rehabilitation or long-term care settings is 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).
| 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 $75k (middle half $64k–$79k)60 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana | 198 active | 22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT- FT at Progressive Rehab Solutions 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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