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Slidell, Louisiana

PRN Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55-$62/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – PRN

Location: Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Slidell, LA Schedule: PRN (On-Call) Pay: $55.00–$62.00 per hour, based on licensed experience

Make a Difference with Volare Health!

Volare Health operates a portfolio of skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers across multiple states. We are committed to creating a welcoming, supportive environment for our residents, their families, and our team members.

At Volare Health, we believe meaningful work starts with meaningful connections.

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to help residents regain independence, improve daily functioning, and achieve their rehabilitation goals while building genuine relationships with residents and their families.

Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis. If you're passionate about helping others improve their quality of life, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions in accordance with physician orders and established care plans.

This role supports residents in improving their functional abilities, promoting independence, and achieving optimal rehabilitation outcomes. Responsibilities also include documenting services, coordinating discharge planning, and identifying residents who may benefit from occupational therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Screen and evaluate residents to determine their occupational therapy needs and potential for improvement.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals based on each resident's abilities and needs.
  • Provide occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders, established treatment plans, and applicable regulations.
  • Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment approaches as appropriate to support optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
  • Participate in discharge planning to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
  • Complete clinical documentation, treatment records, and billing accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Meet established productivity expectations while maintaining quality care and resident-centered service.
  • Demonstrate effective problem-solving, professional communication, and clinical judgment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapist license in good standing, as required by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Ability to evaluate resident needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and deliver effective occupational therapy services.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Commitment to resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible PRN scheduling to help accommodate your availability.
  • Competitive hourly compensation.
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
  • Referral bonus programs.
  • A supportive team environment focused on quality resident care.

Join the Volare Health Team!

Bring your skills and compassion to Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and help residents regain independence, improve their quality of life, and reach their rehabilitation goals.

Apply today to explore PRN opportunities with Volare Health in Slidell, LA!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient evaluationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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 ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k 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, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Volare Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 54 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) at Volare Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,491 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 24 employers

12
<$115k
3
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$158k – $198k
#2

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$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,491 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

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 PRN scheduling
Competitive hourly compensation
Career advancement opportunities
Referral bonus program
Supportive team environment