Physical Therapist FT

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Physical Therapist to guide patients through their rehabilitation journey, whether recovering from neurological conditions or physical trauma. You’ll work with physicians, nurses, case managers, and families to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Expect days shift with a $7,500 sign-on bonus and a strong commitment to education, safety, and continuous improvement within a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy (BS, Master’s, or Doctorate).
• Current Louisiana Physical Therapist License.
• BLS/CPR – American Heart Association.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (or obtained upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead the care journey by prioritizing, coordinating, and managing rehabilitation for patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align goals and improve outcomes.
• Deliver plan-driven care aligned with each patient’s medical plan.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Educate patients and families on progress, care plans, and next steps.
• Ensure continuity of care from evaluation to discharge.
• Support the team and contribute to a collaborative culture.
• Provide oversight to ancillary staff and mentor team members.
• Adapt care in real time based on progress and CMS guidelines.
• Document evaluations, interventions, and outcomes clearly.
• Drive quality improvement using data to enhance program performance.
• Assess with expertise for age-appropriate evaluations and accreditation standards (CARF, etc).

Skills

Louisiana PT license

BLS/CPR

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Education

Doctorate/Master’s/Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Make an Impact in Every Movement: $7,500 Sign-On Bonus.

As a Physical Therapist, no two days—and no two patients—are alike. You’ll guide patients through their rehabilitation journey, whether recovering from neurological conditions or physical trauma. Along the way, you’ll encourage, support, and prepare them for success—working alongside physicians, nurses, case managers, and families to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

Your Everyday Impact

• Lead the care journey – Prioritize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of rehabilitation for your patients.
• Collaborate across care teams – Partner with interdisciplinary teammates to align goals and improve outcomes.
• Deliver plan-driven care – Ensure therapy aligns with each patient’s individualized medical plan.
• Promote safety – Maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Educate and engage – Communicate with patients and families on progress, care plans, and next steps.
• Ensure continuity – Deliver a seamless, efficient patient experience from evaluation through discharge.
• Support your team – Step in to help others and contribute to a collaborative culture.
• Guide and mentor – Provide oversight to ancillary staff and support team development.
• Adapt care in real time – Reassess progress and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and CMS guidelines.
• Document with accuracy – Record evaluations, interventions, and outcomes clearly and timely.
• Drive quality improvement – Use data to support outcomes and enhance program performance.
• Assess with expertise – Perform age-appropriate evaluations and support accreditation standards (CARF and more).

Excellence in Practice

• Maintain accurate daily statistics and billing documentation.
• Contribute to Quality Management initiatives and performance improvement.
• Support compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a clinical resource to leadership and team members.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Communicate effectively to support optimal patient outcomes and a positive work environment.
• Participate in team conferences, department meetings, and organizational forums.
• Provide guidance to both new and experienced staff.
• Assume lead therapist responsibilities when assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Physical Therapy (BS, Master’s, or Doctorate).
• Current Louisiana Physical Therapist License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) – American Heart Association.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (or obtained upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a rehabilitation or similar clinical setting.
• Certifications in specialized areas (manual therapy, dry needling, vestibular rehab, women’s health).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: Days (United States of America).

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.