No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$95k (median of 85 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active roles in this specialty
Physical Therapist (PT), Inpatient
About the Role
Flexible hours. Full benefits. 401k match. Tuition assistance. Inpatient acute care and home health. Make communities healthier.
Join Lifepoint Health as a Physical Therapist (PT), Inpatient in Cut Off, Louisiana.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
- Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
- Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
Requirements
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Benefits & Compensation
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Lifepoint Health in Cut Off, Louisiana.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Physical Therapist License in the state of Louisiana. Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT), Inpatient at Lifepoint Health 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.
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.
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