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Ochsner Health
New Orleans, Louisiana

Physical Therapist- Acute - PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

PRN physical therapist for acute care, evenings only (M-F). New Orleans, LA.

Join Ochsner Health as a Physical Therapist – Acute PRN, Evenings in New Orleans, Louisiana. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Work Experience Required
  • None. Certifications Required

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Physical Therapist – Acute PRN, Evenings.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy and a current state license or eligibility for licensure. Must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPhysical Therapy TreatmentClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationDecision MakingComputer ProficiencyPatient SafetyCare Coordination

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Louisiana, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$85k across 127 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

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