Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
Moreau Physical Therapy is looking for a Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Zachary 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 maintaining accurate patient documentation 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 and teamwork 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, 12% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapist median $98k (middle half $85k–$106k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Louisiana | 9 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All occupational therapist listings in Louisiana | 99 active | 9,963 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 42% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,152 in the last 30 days | 734 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend (all specialties) | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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