Physical Therapist (PT) – Long-Term Care - Plaquemine, LA
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Louisiana post a median of $51.50 an hour, the middle half $47.88–$53.66, across 4 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Louisiana earn a median of $47.37 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Licensed in another state?
Louisiana issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Louisiana license, $140 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Louisiana license, apply to the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for a license by endorsement ($250, by its own page): what Louisiana asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Louisiana requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.
- An applicant for licensure by reciprocity needs a current, unrestricted license in good standing from another jurisdiction, no discipline anywhere for an act that would be grounds for discipline in Louisiana, the board-approved licensing exam taken in that jurisdiction, and continuing education met for the 24 months before applying; the other jurisdiction must offer Louisiana licensees a similar privilege.
- Staying active: Licenses are renewed online every two years (renewal due by March 31, licenses expire April 30), with at least 30 hours of board-approved continuing education per renewal period, including 2 hours of jurisprudence and 2 hours of ethics or professionalism.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Louisiana · Every state's rule
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About the job
Physical Therapist (PT) - Long-Term Care
LP Therapy
LP Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide skilled therapy services in a Long-Term Care setting focused on restoring mobility, strength, and function.
Responsibilities: review physician referrals and medical records; evaluate strength, mobility, and functional ability; develop and modify treatment plans; administer therapeutic exercises and modalities; educate patients and families; complete timely Medicare documentation; collaborate with care teams; supervise PTAs and aides as required; support quality outcomes and productivity standards.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; current state PT license; LTC experience preferred; strong knowledge of Medicare guidelines; effective communication and teamwork skills.
Work Environment: LTC facility; physical demands include lifting and mobility assistance.
From Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 117 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information)-bed nursing home in Bryan, TX, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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