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Slidell, Louisiana

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$33-$45/hr

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Job Description

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehab | 1400 Lindberg St, Slidell, LA 70458

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career? At

Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehab, we don’t just care for residents — we care for our team too. Here, your voice is valued, your expertise is celebrated, and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

Pay: $33–$45/HR (Based on Experience)

Schedule

  • PRN/On-Call shifts are available!
  • Flexibility in scheduling — ask us what options are available

What You’ll Do

  • Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist
  • Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility
  • Collaborate with nursing and facility staff to support resident goals
  • Document patient progress accurately and on time
  • Promote a positive and team-focused environment

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Louisiana, or graduate of an approved PTA program actively working toward licensure
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Dedication to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

Benefits That Put You First

  • Competitive pay with flexible scheduling options
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
  • Company-paid life insurance with optional additional coverage
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement & CEUs
  • Annual licensure reimbursement (for full-time employees after one year of employment)
  • Unlimited employee referral bonuses
  • Note: Benefit eligibility may vary for part-time and PRN employees.

Employee Referral Bonus

  • Therapists: $5,000 total bonus ($1,250 payouts)
  • Assistants: $3,000 total bonus ($750 payouts)
  • Paid at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of the referred employee’s tenure

Your career. Your calling. Your chance to grow with a company that invests in you.

Join us at Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehab and let’s build brighter tomorrows — together!

Key Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans and assist residents with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility. Collaborate with facility staff and accurately document patient progress to support resident goals.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Louisiana or a graduate of an approved PTA program working toward licensure. Requires strong communication skills and a dedication to resident-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient DocumentationTreatment Plan ImplementationCompassionate Care

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).

Volare Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 61 active listings.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $81k–$104k)140 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Louisiana198 active22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Volare Healthsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index61 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

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

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About Volare Health

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Contributions
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement & CEUs
Annual Licensure Reimbursement
Unlimited Employee Referral Bonuses

Living in Slidell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,465/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.