Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$37.00–$49.00 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Neulife Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team in Louisiana. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to clients, helping them to regain and improve their daily living and work skills. This role involves working closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Responsibilities
Evaluate clients' physical and mental condition to determine the level of impairment and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic activities designed to improve patients' ability to perform daily tasks.
- Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and caregivers to support patient recovery.
- Educate patients and their families on therapy techniques and recovery strategies.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of Louisiana.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in rehabilitation or related healthcare settings preferred.
- Ability to create individualized treatment plans and adapt therapies to patient needs.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage: $37.00 - $49.00 per hour.
- Full Medical Benefits/401k
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
About the Company
Neulife Rehabilitation is committed to providing high-quality rehabilitation services designed to improve the lives of our patients. Located in Hammond Louisiana, our experienced team focuses on delivering personalized care in a supportive and compassionate environment. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the community.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $77k–$102k | Occupational Therapy median $106k (middle half $95k–$122k)381 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana | 90 active | 9,372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Neu Life 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 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Top Occupational Therapist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobs · 15 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
24 jobs · 15 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$140kOccupational Therapist Marlboro NJ
$140kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Hammond
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $226k
- Typical market rent
- $1,272/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 84.5
- 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 · Hammond, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.