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Destrehan, Louisiana

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$49/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

If you’re a Physical Therapist (PT) who wants to empower patients to achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate and patient-centered therapy—this is it.

In this role, you’ll provide physical therapy services to the adult/geriatric population, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to follow patient progress over time and deliver truly patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.

Here’s your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy while making a meaningful difference every day.

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered.

Why This Role Stands Out

Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve independence, mobility and overall quality of life

  • Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance
  • Provide personalized, patient-centered physical therapy focused on functional outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume

Thrive in a collaborative, therapist-driven environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship and clinical autonomy

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and provide personalized physical therapy treatments that help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence

Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans focused on long-term rehabilitation goals

Deliver hands-on therapy interventions designed to support recovery, increased endurance, and enhance overall quality of life in older adults

Help patients restore functional mobility and safely perform daily activities with greater confidence and independence

Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to drive meaningful patient outcomes and continuity of care

Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
  • Mental wellness support program
  • New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Career advancement and leadership development

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or license eligible in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program
  • Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
  • Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults

About Therapy Management Corporation

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.

Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Functional mobility assessmentRehabilitation planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationStrength trainingBalance training

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$92k–$102kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $69k–$109k)274 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana197 active22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 10% offer loan repayment203 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 15 employers
10
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
3
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
47% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,055 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About tmc

Hospitals and Health Care
Homosassa, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Scheduling
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays (including one personal holiday)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Continuing Education (CEU) and State Licensure Reimbursement

Living in Destrehan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,499/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.