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Occupational Therapist

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital·Jefferson, Louisiana

$73,008 - $108,000/yr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Evaluates patients to develop and implement customized treatment plans based on physician direction and patient needs. Responsible for directing discipline-specific therapy services and educating patients and families to facilitate a return to community activities.

  • Overview Ochsner Rehabilitation HospitalJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select MedicalPosition: Occupational TherapistLocation: New Orleans, LASchedule: Full-timeCompensation: $73,008 to $108,000 (Based on years of experience) Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 **New Grads Welcome to Apply*
  • Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program. Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required. Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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Hiring organization

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital offers an excellent path to recovery and independence.

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Louisiana OT roles remain in steady demand

Occupational Therapist positions in Louisiana are typically driven by ongoing needs in schools, rehabilitation settings, and healthcare facilities. Competitive candidates usually have current or eligible state licensure and BLS certification, and employers may favor applicants who can start quickly and work across patient needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and BLS timeline before applying.

Requirements

Requires a current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist. BLS certification is required either at the time of hire or within the first 90 days of employment.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Rehabilitation Therapy
  • Functional Treatment Design

Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Disability Protection
  • Clinical Ladder Program
  • Student Debt Benefit Program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$73,008 - $108,000/yr
Location
Jefferson, Louisiana
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Jul 21, 2027
Application
Employer website

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