Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapist median $98k (middle half $85k–$106k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Louisiana | 9 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All occupational therapist listings in Louisiana | 99 active | 9,963 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 42% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,152 in the last 30 days | 734 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 |
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