Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

We help our neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. We steward our resources with transparency and efficiency. Together, we create a community where everyone is able to live with dignity and hope.

Impelled by the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, while respecting the dignity and potential of all people, we collaborate to offer life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless and empower the vulnerable to foster a just society.

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) has been an open door, a warm welcome, dry ground, a defending voice, and a hand up for generations of Louisiana residents. Our shared stories and strong roots help a diverse community stand tall together. Meeting the needs of the whole person is our continued commitment.

What You'll Do

Per PACE Regulation Section 460.104

  • As a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary team, the occupational therapist is responsible for the following:
  • Regularly informing the interdisciplinary team of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant
  • Remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers
  • Documenting changes of a participant's condition in the participant's medical record consistent with documentation policies established by the medical director
  • Each occupational therapist is responsible for the following:
  • An initial comprehensive assessment
  • Participation in the development of a plan of care
  • Annual reassessments or as a participant's condition dictates

Unscheduled reassessments take place either due to a change in participant status or at the request of the participant or designated representative

Additional Essential Functions

  • Develops treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
  • Provides training to family members, friends, and PACE staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that can be carried out by them.
  • Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing an OT treatment program.
  • Reviews assessments and discharges participants when appropriate.
  • Perks!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA, HSA

  • Indemnity Plans
  • 401k Matching
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid STD & LTD
  • Wellness Program Incentives
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • EAP
  • Teladoc and sooo much more!

What You'll Bring

Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Occupational Therapy Association. At least one year experience as occupational therapist working with a frail/elderly population. Must be licensed as an occupational therapist in Louisiana, valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist conducts comprehensive assessments and develops individualized care plans as part of the PACE interdisciplinary team. They also provide treatment, supervise program aides, and educate caregivers on implementing therapy programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum and possess a valid Louisiana license. At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningGeriatric CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationMedical DocumentationTreatment Program DevelopmentStaff SupervisionPatient TrainingClinical Assessment

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, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $85k–$107k)44 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana81 active8,943 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,122 in the last 30 days1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% 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 Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 31 employers
7
<$95k
11
$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k
9
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$62-$72/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Sr

$49.97-$67.21/hr
+ 40 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 8,999 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

Non-profit Organizations
New Orleans, LA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
FSA, HSA
Indemnity Plans
401k Matching
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid STD & LTD
Wellness Program Incentives
Employee Referral Bonus

Living in New Orleans

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,633/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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