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Woman's Hospital
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Therapy - PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$33-$49/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients within the scope of
services offered by the department. Assists director with educational program
and new program development, marketing and promotion. Performs other duties
assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the
mission of Woman's Hospital.

Requirements

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in
occupational therapy.
* State licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

* Completes case history and notes pertinent to prior medical history as
reported by patient and caregiver..
* Demonstrates flexibility in assessment procedure; adjusts evaluation session
according to patient's needs and abilities.
* Accurately assesses: ROM, strength, sensation, tissue tension, spasm and
pain, functional and ADL deficits. Accurately assesses neuromotor, neuro
behavioral, sensory oral motor, developmental and orthopedic status; assesses
visual, perceptual and cognitive abilities.
* Counsels patients and/or families regarding assessment results and provides
relevant education materials.
* Appropriately carries out treatment plan with ongoing assessment and
modifications when necessary, using measurable goals and objectives which are
age and/or diagnosis specific.
* Recommends appropriate home programs and documents patient education in
progress notes.
* Any other duties as assigned by Woman’s Hospital.

Schedule

PRN

Pay Range

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$33.00 – $49.00; based on work experience

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to
the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized
[https://www. womans. org/about/quality-care-safety/accreditations] for
exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work
environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient
satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of
procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast
procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn
Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of
Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every
day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us
at hrjobs@womans. org
[https://recruiting2. ultipro. com/WOM1000WHF/hrjobs@womans. org].

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or
expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local law.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningNeuromotor assessmentNeuro behavioral assessmentOrthopedic status assessmentADL deficit assessmentCase history documentationVisual perceptual assessmentCognitive assessmentHome program development

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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