Travel Physical Therapist
Shreveport, LA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,452/weekOverview
- Start Date03/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,206/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
M-F 8-4:30 no call no weekends
Will consider PTA
Department Information:
Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 + years in specialty
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Not preferred, will consider dependent on experience and skillset
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
IPR: Spinal Cord Injuries, TBI, Strokes, Amputees, Multiple trauma, Hip fractures, bilateral knee replacements, s/p Cardiac surgery, s/p COVID, medically complex/debilitating patients
Acute: s/p Cardiac, s/p Ortho procedures, medically complex/debilitating patients
Outpatient: General Ortho (surgical non-surgical), Sports Med, Pediatrics (developmental), Neuro specific diagnoses (higher functioning), Spinal patients (surgical non-surgical)
Required License, National Certification, Certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Drivers License and/or Insurance:
PT: Current LA PT license
PTA: Current LA PTA license
Skills required:
Ability to manage a case load independently; experience with above-mentioned patient types; working with the multidisciplinary team
Support within the Department:
Supervisor
Assistant Director
Peer Therapists
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
Inpatient Rehab Acute Care: Meditech Expanse
Outpatient: Wellsky
Skilled Nursing: AOD transitioning to Meditech Expanse
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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About Shreveport, LA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
- Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
- The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.
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