Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$50-$52/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,120 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$108k | Occupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $92k–$118k)334 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana | 85 active | 9,134 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,008 in the last 30 days | 1,826 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 |
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.
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