Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our traveling Physical Therapist team in New Orleans, LA, where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active Louisiana Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Outpatient orthopedics experience preferred. (Preferred)
- Must be able to meet productivity expectations: approximately 60 visits per week and 12–14 patients per day; double-booking of follow-up visits expected.
- OT (overtime) must be approved by the director before any OT hours are worked.
- Must not be a PTA; applicants must be a licensed Physical Therapist.
- First-time travelers accepted. New graduates not accepted.
- Must be able to work a guaranteed 36 hours with expectation of working up to 40 hours per week.
- Float to other clinics: No.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
- Shift: Days.
- Shift Type: 8-hour day shifts.
- Patient Population: Outpatient orthopedics.
- Productivity expectation: 60 visits per week; will see 12–14 patients per day.
- Option to work in this clinic or a neighboring clinic as part of a travel team.
Location Highlights
New Orleans offers a distinctive cultural and recreational experience within close reach of regional outdoor attractions. The city is home to the French Quarter and Bourbon Street, both within central commute distances and offering a dense urban entertainment district and historic architecture. Lake Pontchartrain is approximately a 20–30 minute drive from many central neighborhoods and offers waterfront recreation and fishing. City Park and Audubon Park provide extensive green space and walking trails within a short drive, with Audubon Park adjacent to the Audubon Zoo and the Mississippi Riverfront. The area supports an urban, historic lifestyle with frequent music venues, culinary districts such as the Warehouse District and Magazine Street, and multiple transit options including streetcar lines and regional highways for commuting to surrounding parishes.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and commitment. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join our travel PT team and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Contracts include full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance, with options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by our career resources.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
