Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Moreau Physical Therapy is looking for a Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Opelousas area!
If you're passionate about helping children grow, gain independence, and reach developmental milestones-we want to meet you.
Whether you're an experienced OT or a new grad with a heart for pediatrics, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a fun, supportive, and team-focused environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO + paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Supportive, team-driven culture
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
What You'll Do
- Provide one-on-one pediatric occupational therapy sessions
- Evaluate and create individualized treatment plans
- Help children improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living skills
- Educate families and caregivers on home programs
- Document patient progress in EMR
- Collaborate with a strong clinical team
What We're Looking For
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (or eligible for licensure)
- Passion for working with pediatric patients
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive, patient-first mindset
If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make an impact in children's lives-this is it.
Apply today and come grow with Moreau Physical Therapy!
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one pediatric occupational therapy sessions and create individualized treatment plans to help children reach developmental milestones. Collaborate with a clinical team and educate families on home programs while documenting patient progress in the EMR.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist or eligible for licensure. A passion for working with pediatric patients and strong communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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).
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Living in Opelousas
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $173k
- Typical market rent
- $842/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.