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Amedisys
Metairie, Louisiana

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Top 10% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$101K - $132K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Full-time days
  • Adult Home Health Visits
  • Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Occupational Therapist

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U. S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

  • Attractive pay
  • $101,000 - $132,000
  • What's in it for you
  • Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
  • Paid time off.
  • Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
  • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
  • Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
  • 401(k) with a company match.

Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.

Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care.

Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care.

  • Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process.
  • Completes documentation timely and accurately.
  • Supervises home health aide when RN is not active in the case.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state you are assigned to work.

Graduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE

Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).

One year related occupational therapy experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.

If less than one (1) year experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.

Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U. S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningHome health careClinical supervisionSafety compliancePatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Amedisys a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,045 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 68% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% 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 ~$117k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 12 employers

7
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
2
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

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+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Occupational Therapy

Living in Metairie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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 Amedisys

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth
Paid time off
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with HSA plan
Up to $500 in wellness rewards
Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions
401(k) with company match
Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave
Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement