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Reliant Rehabilitation
Shreveport, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Tuition Repayment Program Available for New Grads!

This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.

Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation?

Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities. As one of the nation’s largest contract therapy providers, Reliant offers unmatched clinical support, professional development, and growth opportunities.

Our leadership team began their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance — ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support our partners.

With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals, wherever your path leads.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
  • Maternity and Paternity support program
  • Continuing education, mentorship programs and clinical leadership development
  • Tuition loan repayment assistance Program
  • Flexible scheduling options

Responsibilities

This Occupational Therapist delivers occupational therapy services to patients in alignment with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and Reliant Rehabilitation’s standards.

Foster positive relationships with clients and facilities while providing high-quality care, including patient screening and evaluation, development and implementation of treatment plans, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehab technicians, and case management.

Uphold professional conduct that reflects Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to excellence and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance patients’ functional abilities through direct provision, oversight, and coordination of occupational therapy services.
  • Provide clinical supervision and consultation to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
  • Supervise COTAs and Rehab Technicians during individual and group therapy sessions, ensuring effective resource utilization and skill development in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and company policies.
  • Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a strong occupational therapy program.
  • Advance clinical and professional competencies through collaboration, self-directed learning, and continuing education.
  • Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on developments in occupational therapy and healthcare.
  • Apply knowledge of relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to deliver care that meets clinical standards and achieves appropriate goals and outcomes.
  • Adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols within the facility.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for effective communication and documentation

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program
  • Holds a current and valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist

Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planning

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 ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k 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, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$89k–$114kOccupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $92k–$117k)346 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana87 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 40% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Reliant Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
1
$118k
4
$130k-145k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
37% this job
Loan repayment
5% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus

$77k-$139k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
Maternity and Paternity support program
Continuing education, mentorship programs and clinical leadership development
Tuition loan repayment assistance Program
Flexible scheduling options

Living in Shreveport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$152k
Typical market rent
$1,149/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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