Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- 80%better work-life than Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) peers
- +25%Pediatrics listings, last 30 days
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Job Description
Moreau Physical Therapy is looking for a Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Opelousas area!
If you're passionate about helping children grow, gain independence, and reach developmental milestones-we want to meet you.
Whether you're an experienced OT or a new grad with a heart for pediatrics, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a fun, supportive, and team-focused environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO + paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Supportive, team-driven culture
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
What You'll Do
- Provide one-on-one pediatric occupational therapy sessions
- Evaluate and create individualized treatment plans
- Help children improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living skills
- Educate families and caregivers on home programs
- Document patient progress in EMR
- Collaborate with a strong clinical team
What We're Looking For
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (or eligible for licensure)
- Passion for working with pediatric patients
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive, patient-first mindset
If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make an impact in children's lives-this is it.
Apply today and come grow with Moreau Physical Therapy!
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide one-on-one pediatric sessions, evaluate patients, and create individualized treatment plans to improve developmental milestones. They are also responsible for documenting progress in EMR and educating families on home programs.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist or eligible for licensure. A passion for pediatric care and strong communication skills are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Moreau Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 669 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% 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)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Opelousas
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $173k
- Typical market rent
- $842/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.