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Innovate Rehab and Wellness
Arcadia, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyPer Diem

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  • 80%better work-life than Occupational Therapy peers

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Arcadia, LA 71001Position Type: PRNLicensed PRN Occupational Therapist (Skilled Nursing Facility) Innovate Rehab and Wellness Status: PRN (as-needed) Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Schedule: Flexible, as-needed shifts (realistic daily scheduling to support work–life balance) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience Benefits: Flexible, PRN schedule One-on-one patient care focus (group/concurrent < 1%) Supportive, therapist- and veteran-owned company culture Opportunities for professional development and career growth About Us 25+ years as a leading provider of skilled health care services Therapist- and veteran-owned company Focused on industry-leading, patient-centered care Supportive, collaborative team environment

Why Join Us

One-on-one therapy focus Group/concurrent treatments are less than 1% Realistic schedules for better work-life balance Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and job satisfaction Position Summary The Occupational Therapist will: Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needs Create and deliver individualized treatment plans Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and daily function Support patients in regaining independence and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough OT evaluations Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans Use therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment Train patients and caregivers on exercises and assistive devices Educate on strategies to improve function and safety Collaborate with PT, SLP, physicians, and the full care team Document patient progress and treatment changes accurately Stay current with OT best practices and research

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (accredited program) Valid state OT license Experience as an OT preferred (new grads welcome) Strong communication and problem-solving skills Passion for patient-centered care CPR certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patient functional abilities and create individualized treatment plans to improve motor skills and independence. They will also collaborate with the care team and document patient progress while staying current with best practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and possess a valid state OT license. Strong communication skills and a passion for patient-centered care are required, with CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMotor skills developmentCoordination trainingPatient educationCaregiver trainingClinical documentationCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist PRN at INNOVATE REHAB AND WELLNESS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 25 employers

7
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$129k–$160k
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arcadia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$95k
Median resident rent
$705/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Innovate Rehab and Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbia, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN schedule
One-on-one patient care focus
Supportive, therapist- and veteran-owned company culture
Opportunities for professional development and career growth