Ochsner Therapy and Wellness
Rehab center in Baton Rouge, LA
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 23, 2026Sources
The short version
Pay reporting here is thin: one public account puts a PRN physical therapist role in the Jefferson, LA area at about $56 an hour, and that is the clearest number available.
Employer research, Sep 23, 2026
A PRN physical therapist role in the Jefferson, LA area was reported at about $56 an hour, which gives you a starting number to bring into a therapy conversation here.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-23Source: glassdoor.comEmployee accounts describe a large system where corporate support and advancement paths exist, even as some staff say middle-management communication falls short.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-07-24Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Nurse practitioners: all 2 roles are advanced practice roles
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$56.00/hr
Physical Therapist PRN (Jefferson, LA)
As of 2026-09-23
Sources
Units hiring now
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Therapy productivity and billing pressures
- Staff in therapy clinics reported pressure to double-book appointments and bill higher reimbursed codes under incentive plans.
Sources
As of 2024-11-14Source: glassdoor.com- PTO approval friction
- Employees noted strict scheduling and difficulties getting paid time off approved without extensive advance notice.
Sources
- System culture and support
- Some employees value corporate support and career advancement, while others feel middle management communication is lacking.
Sources
As of 2026-07-24Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Therapy staff have described pressure to double-book appointments and bill higher-reimbursed codes under incentive plans, and others say time off is hard to get approved without long advance notice.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Baton Rouge, LA
Set along the Mississippi River beneath moss-draped live oaks, Baton Rouge pairs rich Cajun-Creole heritage with living costs about 9% below the national average. Off-shift life means backyard crawfish boils, vibrant downtown riverfront sunsets, and spirited SEC game days, offering relocating nurses rich Southern culture where hard-earned clinical pay goes remarkably far.
Browse roles in Baton Rouge- Metro price level · Baton Rouge area
- 9% below the national average
- BEA index 90.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,067/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $49,994/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which units are hiring?
Orthopedic care (1) and orthopedic urgent care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Ochsner Therapy and Wellness, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Ochsner Therapy and Wellness
- NP
- Per diem
- NP
- Outpatient clinic
Sources
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Employee-Review-Ochsner-Health-E122025-RVW92830811.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-20
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Ochsner-Health-E122025-RVW92858036.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-23
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