Physical Therapist (PT) – Long-Term Care
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) - Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Lafourche
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 mobility and function. They are also responsible for collaborating with care teams and maintaining accurate Medicare documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current state PT license. Experience in a Long-Term Care setting and knowledge of Medicare guidelines are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$101k)353 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana | 196 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana physical therapist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 11% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) – Long-Term Care at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Thibodaux
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $245k
- Typical market rent
- $1,226/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.