This page provides you with a complete overview of the Physical Therapy field in the state of Louisiana. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Physical Therapist and more.
Average Salary of Louisiana Physical Therapists
According to Indeed.com, a Physical Therapist in Louisiana saw a experience a large number of companies posting over 501 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for a Physical Therapist in Louisiana job was Entry Level.

| In USD as of September 26, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Louisiana Physical Therapist | $79,000 |
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Average Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Therapy Management Corporation, Ochsner Health System, InSearch Medical, TherapyTravelers, and CareCycle Solutions offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
Additional Salaries of Physical Therapists
In this section explore additional details on common types of physical therapy jobs:
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist
- Geriatric Physical Therapist
- Neurological Physical Therapist
- Orthopedic Physical Therapist
- Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Pediatric Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Sports Physical Therapist
- Staff Physical Therapist
- Vestibular Physical Therapist
- Wound Care Physical Therapist
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist | $55,000 |
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Average Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lafayette General Medical Center, Nealy Pierce, LLC, and Rapides Regional Medical Center offering Full-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Geriatric Physical Therapist | $73,000 |
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Average Geriatric Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Geriatric Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Advanced Travel Therapy, Alpine Rehabilitation Center, part of Senior Care Centers, Kindred At Home, Christus Health, and Cornerstone Healthcare Group offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Neurological Physical Therapist | $70,000 |
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Average Neurological Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Neurological Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were HealthSouth, Kindred At Home, Carpenter Health Network, and Neuromedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Orthopedic Physical Therapist | $72,000 |
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Average Orthopedic Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Orthopedic Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were TherapyTravelers, Ochsner Health System, Kindred At Home, Select Physical Therapy, and Select Medical offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Outpatient Physical Therapist | $79,000 |
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Average Outpatient Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Outpatient Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were TherapyTravelers, Tara Therapy, LLC, Kindred At Home, Infinity MedStaff, and Therapy Management Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Pediatric Physical Therapist | $79,000 |
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Average Pediatric Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Pediatric Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Ochsner Health System, Lafayette General Medical Center, Christus Health, McMains Children’s Developmental Center, and Advanced Travel Therapy offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Physical Therapist | $79,000 |
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Average Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Therapy Management Corporation, Ochsner Health System, InSearch Medical, TherapyTravelers, and CareCycle Solutions offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Sports Physical Therapist | $79,000 |
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Average Sports Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Sports Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Select Physical Therapy, Ochsner Health System, Kindred At Home, Select Medical, and The CORE Institute offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Staff Physical Therapist | $75,000 |
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Average Staff Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Staff Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were InSearch Medical, Massage Envy, HealthSouth, Lafayette General Medical Center, and TherapyTravelers offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Vestibular Physical Therapist | $68,000 |
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Average Vestibular Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Vestibular Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were offering with required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Wound Care Physical Therapist | $75,000 |
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Average Wound Care Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Wound Care Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Evergreen Rehabilitation, Encore Rehabilitation Services, Cornerstone Healthcare Group, Healogics, and Specialty Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of Louisiana Physical Therapist’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 683 jobs for a Louisiana Physical Therapist with most employers looking for Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Therapy Management Corporation | 34 jobs |
| Ochsner Health System | 31 jobs |
| InSearch Medical | 28 jobs |
| TherapyTravelers | 25 jobs |
| CareCycle Solutions | 23 jobs |
| Kindred At Home | 22 jobs |
| Massage Envy | 19 jobs |
| Synergy Care | 16 jobs |
| Advanced Travel Therapy | 16 jobs |
| Christus Health | 15 jobs |
| RehabCare Group | 15 jobs |
| Blue Royal | 13 jobs |
| Aureus Medical Group | 13 jobs |
| Centra Healthcare Solutions | 12 jobs |
| Lafayette General Medical Center | 11 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 683 Physical Therapist jobs in Louisiana.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 48 jobs |
| Shreveport, LA | 47 jobs |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 44 jobs |
| Lake Charles, LA | 33 jobs |
| Lafayette, LA | 28 jobs |
| Alexandria, LA | 27 jobs |
| Natchitoches, LA | 22 jobs |
| Springhill, LA | 20 jobs |
| Bossier City, LA | 18 jobs |
| Minden, LA | 17 jobs |
| Metairie, LA | 17 jobs |
| Slidell, LA | 16 jobs |
| Hammond, LA | 15 jobs |
| DeRidder, LA | 14 jobs |
| Ruston, LA | 12 jobs |
Get More Information
- Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY and PHYSICAL THERAPY IN LOUISIANA SCHOOLS
- Occupational Therapists/Assistants – Louisiana
*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.
