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Destrehan, Louisiana

Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$54-$60/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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
  • Mental wellness support program
  • 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

Interdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationTreatment planningStrength trainingBalance trainingSkilled nursing care

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 ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$112k–$125kPhysical Therapy median $85k (middle half $68k–$104k)148 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana185 active21,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 53% no call · 33% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana Physical Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 10% offer loan repayment191 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,764 in the last 30 days4,433 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% 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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 21 employers
3
<$105k
11
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
12
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Per DiemPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,543 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
Mental wellness support program
Career advancement and leadership development

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.