Travel Physical Therapist Job in DeRidder, LA | Days (5x8)

Westwood Manor DeRidder, LA
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Physical Therapy in DeRidder, LA
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$2,227
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Physical Therapist job in DeRidder, LA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapist contract at Westwood Manor. This role pays $2,227 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Physical Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Physical Therapist job in DeRidder, LA and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Westwood Manor
  • Location: DeRidder, LA 70634
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
  • Setting: SNF

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals
  • Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait and mobility training across a varied caseload
  • Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care to keep patients advancing toward their goals
  • Direct and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants and the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Physical Therapy Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Physical Therapy Jobs Near DeRidder, LA

What productivity and caseload do travel PT jobs expect?
Expectations vary more by setting than by employer. Outpatient clinics may track patients per day, SNFs often use productivity targets, acute care combines visits with discharge planning, and home health may use visit or point systems. Ask for the actual target and ramp-up expectations before accepting.
Will I supervise PTAs on a travel PT assignment?
Frequently, yes. Some facilities pair travel PTs with one or more PTAs, so the role may include plans of care, reassessments, delegation, and supervision in addition to your own caseload. Ask how many PTAs you will supervise and what the state, setting, payer, and facility require.
Does Louisiana honor PT Compact privileges for this contract?
Yes—Louisiana is a full PT Compact member: eligible therapists with an active home-state license apply for a Louisiana privilege, with the state's jurisprudence requirement applying at the initial privilege and every renewal. For full licensure by reciprocity, Louisiana's jurisprudence examination is taken online, and the initial license is issued for one or two years depending on your birth year and application year. Visit the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for current requirements and application steps.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

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Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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