Physical Therapist Jobs in Louisiana
Physical Therapist jobs in Louisiana are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient orthopedic clinics, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across the state. The largest share of openings clusters in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where employers like Ochsner Health, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and Willis-Knighton Health System maintain active physical therapy departments. Specialties seeing the most consistent need include orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, and pediatric therapy at every career stage from new graduate to senior clinician. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence, from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome limitations and enjoy a better quality of life.As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:
- Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients, working onsite in their homes, to attain highest level of physical function.
- Assess and document patients' physical strengths to support physician evaluation and guide treatment goals.
- Develop and implement a rehabilitation program consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment and the goals of the patient team.
- Provide PTAs and Home Health Aides with clear written care instructions and oversee their performance and documentation.
- Document patient observations, interventions, and evaluations promptly and thoroughly.
- Report patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patient, and family, and submit all required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license
Current CPR certification
Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience as a Physical Therapist
Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate
$59.00 - $83.00
Additional Information
TB Statement:
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Driving Statement:
This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$93,000 - $128,000 per year
Description of Benefits
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence, from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome limitations and enjoy a better quality of life.As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:
- Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients, working onsite in their homes, to attain highest level of physical function.
- Assess and document patients' physical strengths to support physician evaluation and guide treatment goals.
- Develop and implement a rehabilitation program consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment and the goals of the patient team.
- Provide PTAs and Home Health Aides with clear written care instructions and oversee their performance and documentation.
- Document patient observations, interventions, and evaluations promptly and thoroughly.
- Report patient progress to the physician, Clinical Manager, care team, patient, and family, and submit all required evaluations, plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license
Current CPR certification
Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience as a Physical Therapist
Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate
$59.00 - $83.00
Additional Information
TB Statement:
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Driving Statement:
This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$93,000 - $128,000 per year
Description of Benefits
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapist jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana physical therapist license issued by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification
- Experience with electronic medical records documentation systems
- Ability to complete required continuing education for Louisiana license renewal
- Specialty certification such as OCS, NCS, or PCS preferred for advanced clinical roles
Physical Therapist Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical therapist in Louisiana?
You must earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program, pass the National Physical Therapy Examination, and obtain licensure through the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board before practicing in Louisiana. The Board also requires a jurisprudence component specific to Louisiana practice standards. Once licensed, you renew every two years and must complete continuing education hours to maintain your license in good standing.
How much do physical therapists make in Louisiana?
Physical therapists in Louisiana earn a median of about $98,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,150 for the lowest 10% to over $127,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physical therapists in Louisiana?
Companies currently hiring physical therapists in Louisiana include tmc, Voyage Health, and Ochsner Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's large regional health systems and rehabilitation networks drive the majority of full-time openings, with outpatient orthopedic groups also posting consistently throughout the state.
Which Louisiana cities have the most physical therapist jobs?
Shreveport, New Orleans, and Monroe lead Louisiana in physical therapist openings. New Orleans and Baton Rouge generate the highest volume through their major academic medical centers and dense outpatient clinic networks, while Shreveport's concentration of regional hospital systems and rehabilitative care facilities sustains strong hiring activity in the northwestern part of the state.
Are there remote physical therapist jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapy is a hands-on clinical role, so the vast majority of positions require in-person patient care. About 0% of physical therapist openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The small share of remote work tends to involve telehealth consultations, home exercise program design, or administrative and supervisory responsibilities that don't require direct patient contact.
How can I get hired as a physical therapist in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new graduate residency programs offered by large Louisiana health systems such as Ochsner Health and Our Lady of the Lake, which provide structured mentorship alongside clinical caseloads. Rehabilitation aides and physical therapy technician roles at skilled nursing facilities or outpatient clinics are common lateral entry points that build hands-on familiarity. Completing your Louisiana licensure promptly after graduation and pursuing a clinical specialty interest, even at the student level, gives your application a clear edge over candidates still awaiting board results.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapist jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to physical therapist jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Louisiana employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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