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Healthpro Heritage
New Orleans, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$52/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 12m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • New Orleans, LA | Full-Time or Part-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 betwee $50-$52/hr
  • Full-Time & Part-Time schedules available
  • 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

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPRO Pediatrics, A division of HealthPro Heritage, we are more than just a team—we are a family dedicated to empowering children, supporting families, and fostering growth. As a leader in pediatric therapy, we provide a purpose-driven environment where your skills and compassion truly make a difference.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical diagnostic skillsPatient advocacyCommunication skills

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 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% 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)), 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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs · 11 employers

5
<$100k
6
$100k-115k
1
$126k
1
$141k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$106k-$126k
#4

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

$57k-$114k
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Higher than about 6 in 10 of 8,995 Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in New Orleans

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,637/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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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
Year-round benefits for Full-Time employees
Part-Time benefits available