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Neu Life
Hammond, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

NeuLife Rehabilitation of Louisiana provides post-acute rehabilitation and residential services for individuals recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), and other neurological conditions. Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to helping clients maximize independence, improve functional abilities, and enhance their overall quality of life.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs that help clients develop, restore, or maintain skills needed for daily living, vocational activities, and independent functioning. The OT works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, clients, families, and caregivers to achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to determine functional abilities, limitations, needs, and goals.

Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and therapeutic interventions.

Provide occupational therapy services designed to improve daily living, cognitive, vocational, and functional skills.

Monitor client progress, modify treatment plans as appropriate, and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications to promote independence and safety.

Educate clients, families, caregivers, and support systems regarding treatment plans, therapeutic techniques, and home strategies.

  • Assess home and community environments and recommend modifications when appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with medical and rehabilitation staff.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state licensure requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current Louisiana Occupational Therapist license in good standing.

Experience

  • Occupational therapy experience preferred.
  • Experience in neuro-rehabilitation, brain injury, spinal cord injury, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, modalities, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Strong assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Commitment to compassionate, client-centered care.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and assist clients throughout the workday.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.
  • Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds as necessary.

Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and tolerate varying conditions typical of a healthcare setting.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
  • Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
  • NeuLife Rehabilitation of Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs to help clients restore or maintain daily living and functional skills. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor progress and provide education to clients and their support systems.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $85k–$104k)218 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana90 active9,405 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana Occupational Therapist listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 28 employers
14
<$105k
4
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,375 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Neu Life

Hospitals and Health Care
Mount Dora, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment

Living in Hammond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,279/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.