No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$92k (median of 164 jobs)

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Ochsner Health
Gretna, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank

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About the Role

Inpatient OT at Ochsner. Full benefits. Malpractice covered. New grads welcome. Gretna, LA.

Join Ochsner Health as a Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank in Gretna, Louisiana. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Work Experience Required
  • None. Certifications Required

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Work with Ochsner Health in Gretna, Louisiana.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and a current state license or eligibility for licensure. Must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationOccupational Therapy TreatmentClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationDecision MakingPatient SafetyComputer ProficiencyOrganizational Skills

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Louisiana, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$95k across 50 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

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About Ochsner Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Malpractice Coverage
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off