Physical Therapist (PT) – Long-Term Care
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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 function in a long-term care setting. They are also responsible for documenting care according to Medicare guidelines and collaborating with the broader care team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current state PT license. Experience in a long-term care environment and familiarity with 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, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% 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).
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- State income tax
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Sources & methodology
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