Salary : $6,391.00 - $11,520.00 Monthly
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CLSH-2026-65
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
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.
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Physical Therapist license or temporary permit.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob 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
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Do you currently possess a Louisiana Physical Therapist license or temporary permit?
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If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A.
Required Question
