Physical Therapist - $10000 Sign On Bonus
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
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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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Physiofit, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Physical Therapist
to join our team in Galliano, LA
Who we are…
A network of over 1200 clinics from coast to coast, 26 brand partners, that leads the outpatient physical therapy field. The Upstream family offers something for every clinician- continue your educational training through our mentorship or residency programs, find a path to ownership by becoming a partner in one of our clinics, share your knowledge with others as a clinical instructor, lead a team by advancing in to leadership, make an impact on the community with our advocacy partnerships, and more.
W ho you are…
- You excel at providing specialized evaluation and evidence-based treatment based on patient specific needs.
- You love to connect with patients and clinical team members within your organization.
- You deliver the highest quality care and meet our standards of clinical excellence.
- You seek a positive, respectful, and fair work environment.
- You are eager to continually learn through professional growth opportunities.
- You value accountability, adaptability, balance, compassion, excellence, inclusion, investment, servanthood, teamwork and trust.
What you need…
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Current or pending state licensure
Why Physiofit in Galliano, LA ?
Our reputation for best-in-class patient care and unparalleled customer service, combined with our local and regional density, makes us the provider of choice for patients and referral sources in Galliano, LA and surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of physical and occupational therapy services including: Active Release Technique, Arthritis Management, Athletic Training, Blood Flow Restriction, Chronic Pain, Concussion Management, Dry Needling, Ergonomic Analysis, Geriatric Therapy, Hand Therapy, Headaches and Migraines, Injury Prevention Program, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), LSVT- BIG for Parkinson's, Manual Therapy, McKenzie Method, Neurological Rehab, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Orthotics and Splinting, Pediatric Therapy, Pelvic Health, Pre/Post-Surgical, Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis, Speech Therapy, Sports Performance and Rehab, Telehealth, TMJ Pain, Total Joint Replacement Rehab, Vestibular Rehab, Weight Management, Wellness Programs, Work & Industry, Work Conditioning.
Upstream seeks to provide competitive benefits that you care about
- Flexible Work Schedules with no weekends (Monday-Friday)
- Clinical Care Productivity Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Student Loan Reimbursement Opportunities
- Partnership/Ownership Opportunities
- Company Paid Life Insurance (1x base salary)
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Offerings
Upstream is committed to your professional growth
- $1500 annual CE dollars plus unlimited use of MedBridge
- Partnership with IAMT for training in Manual Therapy: https://iamt.org/our-courses/
- Orthopedic and Sports Residencies available in-house: https://upstreamrehabinstitute.com/
- Leadership development coursework and mentorship
- New graduate mentoring & onboarding
Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram , and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.
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Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
From Upstream 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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