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Minden Medical Center
Minden, Louisiana

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA )

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Minden Medical Center is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care through rehabilitation services that help individuals regain functional independence. You’ll work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to carry out established plans of care and support safe progress toward mobility and comfort goals.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Deliver therapeutic exercise and therapeutic modalities as outlined in the plan of care
  • Support pain management and functional training, including assistive devices and wheelchair mobility
  • Complete accurate treatment documentation in the EMR/EHR
  • Follow infection control, HIPAA compliance, and safety protocols

Required Qualifications/skills

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program; passed licensure exam
  • Current, valid Louisiana PTA license; BLS Certification required
  • Basic computer skills; therapy services knowledge
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to company locations
  • Must pass required drug screen, physical, and background screening

Apply today to bring your skills to a team focused on safe, high-quality rehabilitation.

Your Benefits

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Life Insurance. You’ll also have access to a 401(k) and a Flexible Spending Account. Paid Time Off is included, along with a Competitive Salary.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver therapeutic exercises and modalities to help patients regain functional independence under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Maintain accurate treatment documentation in EMR/EHR systems while following safety and HIPAA protocols.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program with a valid Louisiana PTA license and BLS Certification. Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to pass drug, physical, and background screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EMR/EHR Documentation

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $81k (middle half $76k–$110k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana198 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) at Minden Medical Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Minden Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Minden, Louisiana
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off

Living in Minden

Median resident rent
$895/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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