No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$110k (median of 59 jobs)

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Ochsner Health
Kaplan, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist- PRN -Kaplan Memorial Hospital

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

PRN Occupational Therapist at Kaplan Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. Inpatient setting, flexible schedule.

Join Ochsner Health as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, Inpatient in Kaplan, Louisiana. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Work Experience Required
  • None. Certifications Required

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Work with Ochsner Health in Kaplan, Louisiana.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and possess a current state license or eligibility for licensure. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningInpatient careHealthcare collaborationDocumentationPatient safetyCommunicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsJudgmentDecision-makingComputer proficiencyBLS certification

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Louisiana, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$94k across 151 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (20,303 listings).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

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