Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist
Shreveport, LA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,300/week
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,300/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $1,054/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,246/week

Qualifications

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Required
    Profile
  • Resume
    Work Experience
  • Physical Therapist (2 years)
Other qualifications
    References
  • At least 2 references

Description

Travel Physical Therapist – Physical Therapy

$2,300 weekly gross pay

Location: Shreveport, LA
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Shift: 8H Days
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week
Contract: 13 weeks
Call: None
Weekends: None
Holidays: None

Requirements

  • 1+ year of Physical Therapy experience required
  • Current Louisiana PT license required
  • First-time travelers not preferred; may be considered based on experience and skillset
  • Ability to independently manage a caseload
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
  • EPIC experience preferred

Patient Population

  • Spinal cord injuries
  • TBI and strokes
  • Amputees
  • Multiple trauma
  • Hip fractures and bilateral knee replacements
  • Post-cardiac surgery
  • Medically complex/debilitating patients
  • Orthopedic and sports medicine
  • Pediatrics/developmental cases
  • Neurological and spinal conditions

Additional Details

  • No floating between facilities unless otherwise specified
  • General hospital, departmental, and site-specific orientation
  • 2–3 days of orientation
  • Full caseload by the end of the first week
  • Free parking
  • Pewter scrubs for inpatient; professional dress for outpatient
  • EMR varies by setting: Meditech Expanse / WellSky

Employer

Slate Healthcare

4.3rating(21 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare

Anonymous
Anonymous
DOU - Direct Observation Unit (RN)
5.0rating

Pros

I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.

Cons

None

Review of Akash Punnu on Aug 1, 2026

Recommends working with Slate Healthcare

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About

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.

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About Shreveport, LA

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with ample parking.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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