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Moreau Physical Therapy
Plaquemine, Louisiana

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Moreau Physical Therapy is looking for a Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Plaquemine area area!

If you're passionate about helping children grow, gain independence, and reach developmental milestones-we want to meet you.

Whether you're an experienced OT or a new grad with a heart for pediatrics, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a fun, supportive, and team-focused environment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO + paid holidays
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance
  • Supportive, team-driven culture
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

What You'll Do

  • Provide one-on-one pediatric occupational therapy sessions
  • Evaluate and create individualized treatment plans
  • Help children improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living skills
  • Educate families and caregivers on home programs
  • Document patient progress in EMR
  • Collaborate with a strong clinical team

What We're Looking For

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (or eligible for licensure)
  • Passion for working with pediatric patients
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Positive, patient-first mindset
  • If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make an impact in children's lives-this is it.
  • Apply today and come grow with Moreau Physical Therapy!

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide one-on-one pediatric occupational therapy sessions and develop individualized treatment plans to improve children's developmental milestones. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress in the EMR and educating families on home-based programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist or eligible for licensure. A passion for pediatric care and strong communication skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningFine motor skills developmentDaily living skills trainingPatient documentationFamily education

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Occupational Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapist median $98k (middle half $85k–$106k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Louisiana9 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All occupational therapist listings in Louisiana99 active9,963 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 42% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,152 in the last 30 days734 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapist pay trend (all specialties)+3.3% 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. Louisiana figures use all occupational therapists: too few Louisiana Pediatrics postings state pay.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 27 employers
6
<$95k
13
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 709 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Moreau Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Baton Rouge, LA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
401(k)
PTO + paid holidays
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Supportive, team-driven culture
Opportunities for growth and advancement

Living in Plaquemine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Median resident rent
$880/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 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.