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FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
West Monroe, Louisiana

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time or Part-Time
  • FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – West Monroe, LA
  • Pay: $30–$35/hour

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in West Monroe, LA is seeking motivated and patient-focused Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our growing team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, offering flexibility to find the schedule that works best for you.

What We Offer

  • $30–$35/hour
  • 80 hours of vacation your first year, accrued based on hours worked
  • Vacation increases by 8 hours each year, up to a maximum of 160 hours annually
  • 24 additional PTO hours for medical appointments or inclement weather
  • 8 paid holidays – New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Labor Day
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance options
  • Supplemental Insurance Options – cancer, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
  • Simple IRA with up to a 3% employer matching contribution and immediate 100% vesting
  • Continuing Education – free continuing education opportunities through FYZICAL, plus reimbursement for additional education based on clinic and staff needs
  • Bonus opportunities for eligible full-time and part-time staff
  • Opportunities for continued career growth and advancement

Why Join FYZICAL?

We are a growth and goal-oriented organization that believes in investing in our team. You'll have opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge through continuing education while working alongside professionals committed to helping patients improve their function, mobility, and quality of life.

As our organization continues to grow, we are committed to creating opportunities for our employees to grow with us.

What You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients achieve their individual treatment goals.

Responsibilities Include

  • Provide treatment in accordance with the Physical Therapist's established plan of care
  • Guide and assist patients through therapeutic exercises and activities
  • Monitor patient response and progress during treatment
  • Communicate patient progress and concerns with the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Educate and encourage patients throughout their rehabilitation
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with therapists and other team members to provide a positive patient experience
  • Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and professional standards

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current Louisiana PTA license or eligibility for Louisiana licensure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patient-focused approach to care
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and other team members

Desire to Continue Learning and Developing Professionally

  • If you're looking for a PTA opportunity where you can make an impact, continue developing your clinical skills, and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Apply today to learn more about joining FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in West Monroe, LA.

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$30 - $35 an hour

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Key Responsibilities

Provide treatment under a licensed Physical Therapist’s plan of care, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, and monitor their responses and progress. Communicate updates to the supervising therapist, educate and encourage patients, maintain timely clinical documentation, and collaborate with the care team.

Key Skills

Therapeutic ExercisePatient CarePatient EducationProgress MonitoringPatient CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationPhysical TherapyClinical JudgmentSafety Standards

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% 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)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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$36-$40/hr
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$27-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in West Monroe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,146/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
83.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Monroe, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

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Benefits & Perks

$30–$35/hour
80 hours of vacation first year
24 additional PTO hours
8 paid holidays
Medical, dental & vision insurance options
Supplemental Insurance Options
Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match
Continuing Education