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Encompass Health
Alexandria, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity
  • Your Calling, Close to Home and Heart

Are you in pursuit of a career that's more than a job, one that aligns with your heart and community? We believe in the power of creating positive change within local communities through exceptional Occupational Therapy services, empowering individuals toward independence and an improved quality of life. Envision the opportunity to profoundly impact patients' lives, providing vital care and support, and contributing to inspiring outcomes. If this resonates, you're in the right place. As an Occupational Therapist, your role thrives on recognizing the significance of small victories in driving substantial change. Utilize your specialized skills to deliver top-tier, compassionate, and personalized care to our rehabilitation patients. Embrace a supportive team environment infused with motivation and joy in their work, granting access to cutting-edge technology. Start a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, ensuring your peace of mind and professional growth from day one. Welcome to a fulfilling career journey where your care brings lasting impact and personal fulfillment.

A Glimpse Into Our World

Whether you're laying the foundation of your career or a seasoned Occupational Therapist in search of a nurturing environment to call home, we are confident you'll feel the difference the moment you join our team. Being at Encompass Health means being a part of a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in our career growth opportunities and the collaborative spirit of our team members, united for the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions, including being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, make us immensely proud.

  • Benefits That Begin With You
  • Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
  • Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional growth.
  • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing your financial future.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.
  • A vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do.

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be

Your Impactful Journey Involves

  • Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy.
  • Guiding patients by supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
  • Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
  • Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Qualifications

  • Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
  • CPR certification.
  • Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

We're looking forward to meeting you, and we truly mean that. Join our family, and let's make a positive impact together.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct patient care, conduct assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to support recovery. They will also build meaningful relationships with patients to address their physical, mental, and emotional needs throughout the rehabilitation process.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningClinical documentationTreatment planningCompassionate careInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$105k)210 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana90 active9,362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs
12
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Sentara Health · Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

$96k-$141k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist - OT

$50-$65/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Encompass Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k
Typical market rent
$1,120/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.7
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Alexandria, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.