Pays starts at $80,000 — $11k below the Physical Therapist market median of ~$91k (283 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist- $20,000 Sign on Bonus!
About the Role
M-F outpatient. $80K base. $20K sign-on bonus. Student debt help. Great benefits. Metairie, LA.
Join Select Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist- $20,000 Sign on Bonus! in Metairie, Louisiana.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
- Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors.
- Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager.
Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
- Current State physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice.
- CPR certification.
- Additional Data.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: starts at $80,000
- Signing bonus: $39,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Select Physical Therapy in Metairie, Louisiana.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
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), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state — 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist- $20,000 Sign on Bonus! at Select Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 283 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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