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Healthpro Heritage
New Orleans, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$52/hr

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Job Description

  • School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • New Orleans, LA | Full-Time$50-$52/hour | W-2
  • Join HealthPro Pediatrics and help students thrive!

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • W-2 position with hourly rates between $50-$52/hr
  • Servicing 1 campus - grades Pre-K-8th!
  • Occupational Therapy room with materials provided!
  • Weekends, holidays, school breaks, and summer break are yours!
  • Year-round benefits for Full-Time employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, free CEUs & more!)
  • Part-Time benefits available

Why HealthPro Pediatrics?

  • Established leader in pediatric and school-based therapy
  • Mentorship and collaboration with experienced therapists
  • Consistent caseload with collaborative support
  • Opportunities to grow across school, outpatient, and pediatric settings
  • Mission-driven culture focused on helping children reach their full potential
  • All kids, all in!

At HealthPro Pediatrics, a division of HealthPro Heritage, we say “Yes!” because every child deserves a yes. As a leader in pediatric therapy, we provide a purpose-driven environment where your skills and compassion truly make a meaningful difference for children and families.

At HealthPro Pediatrics, you’ll be part of a collaborative pediatric team with opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and leadership across our ABA, Outpatient Pediatrics, Early Intervention, and School-Based therapy services!

Apply today and join HealthPro Pediatrics in New Orleans!

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.

Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPro Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPro Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient-centered Care

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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,120 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$108kOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $92k–$118k)334 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana85 active9,134 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,008 in the last 30 days1,826 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,120 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at Healthpro Heritage a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,120 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 17 employers
10
<$105k
8
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
46% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Providence · Issaquah, Washington

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,120 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k)
PTO
Free CEUs
Part-time benefits available

Living in New Orleans

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,633/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.