Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist - $2,431 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in New Orleans, Louisiana.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

New Orleans, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8-Hour Shifts (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to a primarily geriatric patient population within an acute care, general medicine setting
• Manage high-acuity patients within a regional referral center environment
• Complete 4 weekend shifts per month as part of the standard schedule
• Float to other general medicine floors within the facility as needed
• Participate in emergency response protocols as directed by unit management in the event of an emergency event

Required Qualifications

• Active Louisiana State Physical Therapy License (compact or LA license required in hand at time of submittal)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in the specialty
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility address (as indicated on driver's license)
• No call-ins permitted; strong attendance and reliability required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working with geriatric populations in an acute care or general medicine environment
• Experience as a travel therapist is a plus, though first-time travelers will be considered

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity regional referral center serving a complex and clinically diverse patient population
• Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules completed during orientation hours

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #754798. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy - Physical Therapist

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others