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Moreau Physical Therapy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lymphedema Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Your Clinical Mission

As a Lymphedema Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you’ll help patients regain comfort, confidence, and function through specialized, hands-on care that truly changes daily life. You’ll support treatment plans focused on lymphedema management, track patient progress, and collaborate closely with the supervising therapist and care team to keep outcomes moving forward.

Key responsibilities include

  • Delivering lymphedema-focused interventions under supervision
  • Educating patients and caregivers on home strategies and long-term management
  • Documenting visits clearly and accurately to support continuity of care
  • Coordinating with the clinic team to keep care timely and patient-centered

Required qualifications/skills

  • OTA license/eligibility (Louisiana)
  • Lymphedema certification
  • Strong communication, organization, and patient rapport

Bring your expertise and momentum—apply now to make an immediate impact.

Rewards That Matter

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); life insurance; health savings account (HSA); competitive salary; paid time off; paid holidays; paid maternity leave; and a continuing education allowance to keep your skills advancing.

A Day That Flies By

You’ll start by reviewing the day’s schedule and patient notes, then move through focused sessions that blend precision with encouragement. Between visits, you’ll reset the space, update documentation, and connect with teammates to keep the clinic running smoothly. Expect quick check-ins, steady patient interaction, and the satisfaction of seeing small wins add up—ending the day with a clear plan for tomorrow’s progress.

Key Responsibilities

The assistant will deliver lymphedema-focused interventions and educate patients on home management strategies. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an OTA license or be eligible for one in Louisiana and possess a lymphedema certification. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to build patient rapport are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational therapy assistancePatient educationClinical documentationCare coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lymphedema Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Moreau Physical Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% 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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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Baton Rouge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$239k
Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
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 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Moreau Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Baton Rouge, LA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid maternity leave
Continuing education allowance