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Innovate Rehab and Wellness
Arcadia, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Arcadia, LA 71001
  • Position Type: PRN, Licensed PRN Occupational Therapist (Skilled Nursing Facility) Innovate Rehab and Wellness
  • Status: PRN (as-needed) Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Schedule: Flexible, as-needed shifts (realistic daily scheduling to support work–life balance) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Benefits: Flexible, PRN schedule One-on-one patient care focus (group/concurrent < 1%) Supportive, therapist- and veteran-owned company culture Opportunities for professional development and career growth About Us 25+ years as a leading provider of skilled health care services Therapist- and veteran-owned company Focused on industry-leading, patient-centered care Supportive, collaborative team environment

Why Join Us

One-on-one therapy focus Group/concurrent treatments are less than 1% Realistic schedules for better work-life balance Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and job satisfaction Position Summary The Occupational Therapist will: Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needs Create and deliver individualized treatment plans Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and daily function Support patients in regaining independence and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough OT evaluations Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans Use therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment Train patients and caregivers on exercises and assistive devices Educate on strategies to improve function and safety Collaborate with PT, SLP, physicians, and the full care team Document patient progress and treatment changes accurately Stay current with OT best practices and research

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (accredited program) Valid state OT license Experience as an OT preferred (new grads welcome) Strong communication and problem-solving skills Passion for patient-centered care CPR certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients' functional abilities and create individualized treatment plans to improve motor skills and independence. They will also collaborate with the care team and educate patients and caregivers on safety and therapeutic exercises.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and possess a valid state OT license. Strong communication skills and a passion for patient-centered care are required, with CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMotor skills developmentCoordination trainingPatient educationCaregiver trainingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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, 58% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $110k (middle half $101k–$121k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana88 active9,045 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,074 in the last 30 days1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs
9
<$100k
10
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
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$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Innovate Rehab and Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbia, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible, PRN schedule
One-on-one patient care focus (group/concurrent < 1%)
Supportive, therapist- and veteran-owned company culture
Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Living in Arcadia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$91k
Median resident rent
$705/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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