Physical Therapist 1-2

Posting number: CLSH-2026-58

Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

Job classification: PHYSICAL THERAPIST 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Activity Therapy Department as a Physical Therapist 1-2 who provides professional physical therapy services to individuals.

The Physical Therapist 1-2 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana Physical Therapist license or temporary permit.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Provides skilled Physical Therapy services to early, middle, and late psychiatric adult patients.
• Performing initial evaluations to determine specific treatment needs.
•  Create individualized treatment plans according to patients' needs and specific measurable objectives and proposed interventions are placed on the interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Communicates patients' progress through written documentation and treatment teams, and ensures that this documentation meets quality management standards.
• Assist with the acquisition, maintenance, and safe use of PT supplies and equipment.
• Attends and participates in monthly departmental meetings, trainings, and classes for the facility.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Transfer

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. 

Compensation:

Physical Therapist 1 has a minimum hire rate of $2,949.60 bi-weekly

Physical Therapist 2 has a minimum hire rate of $3,156.00 bi-weekly

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: 

Kelcie Cox

Central Louisiana State Hospital

Human Resources 

318-484-6333

Kelcie.Cox@LA.GOV

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