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Slidell, Louisiana

PRN Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callPer Diem

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$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – PRN Weekend Coverage

Location: Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Slidell, LA 70458 Schedule: PRN / On-Call – with Weekend Availability Pay: $50.00/HR - $55.00/HR, based on licensed experience

Make a Meaningful Difference with Volare Health!

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible PRN opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives? Join Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, part of the Volare Health family of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to provide primarily weekend coverage for resident evaluations. This is a great opportunity for an OT who enjoys helping residents improve their functional abilities, regain independence, and achieve their highest possible quality of life.

At Volare Health, we believe exceptional resident care starts with a supported team. We value your clinical expertise, encourage professional growth, and strive to create an environment where you can make a difference every day.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates residents to determine their therapy needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established care plans.

This role plays an important part in identifying residents who may benefit from occupational therapy, supporting functional improvement, and contributing to successful rehabilitation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assess residents’ functional abilities, needs, and rehabilitation potential.
  • Identify residents who may benefit from occupational therapy intervention.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals based on each resident’s needs.
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established treatment plans.
  • Monitor resident progress and adjust interventions as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary team members to support quality resident care.
  • Participate in discharge planning and make recommendations to promote safe transitions and continued functional progress.
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, treatment records, and billing information.
  • Meet established productivity expectations while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapist license in good standing, as required by the state of Louisiana.
  • Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.
  • Availability to provide PRN weekend coverage.

Benefits & Perks

Volare Health offers a variety of benefits and opportunities to support our team

members, which may include:

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Unlimited referral bonuses
  • And more!

Join Our Team!

If you are an Occupational Therapist seeking a flexible PRN opportunity and are available to help cover weekend evaluations, we would love to hear from you!

Bring your skills to Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and help us make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents we serve.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Volare Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 61 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) at Volare Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution24 jobs

9
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Salary Range: $95.00/…
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#3

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$74-$93.75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Slidell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,465/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Volare Health

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Unlimited referral bonuses