Occupational Therapist - New Orleans, LA
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Louisiana post a median of $43 an hour, the middle half $36.63–$45.61, across 3 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Louisiana earn a median of $47.35 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Licensed in another state?
Louisiana is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Louisiana license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Louisiana license, apply to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for a license by endorsement ($150, by its own page): what Louisiana asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Louisiana requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
- An occupational therapist licensed in another state with equivalent standards may be licensed without the examination (La. Admin. Code tit. A background check follows once the application has been received.
- Staying active: Licenses expire each year on the last day of the licensee's birth month and renew annually with at least 14 contact hours of continuing education, including 1 hour of ethics and a 1-hour LSBME course on the rules for occupational therapy practitioners (La. Admin. Code tit. 46, XLV-1945, 1947 and 1965, as amended May 2025).
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About the job
Who We Are:
We help our neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. We steward our resources with transparency and efficiency. Together, we create a community where everyone is able to live with dignity and hope. Impelled by the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, while respecting the dignity and potential of all people, we collaborate to offer life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless and empower the vulnerable to foster a just society . Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) has been an open door, a warm welcome, dry ground, a defending voice, and a hand up for generations of Louisiana residents. Our shared stories and strong roots help a diverse community stand tall together. Meeting the needs of the whole person is our continued commitment .
What You'll Do
Per PACE Regulation Section 460.104
- As a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary team, the occupational therapist is responsible for the following:
- Regularly informing the interdisciplinary team of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant
- Remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers
- Documenting changes of a participant's condition in the participant's medical record consistent with documentation policies established by the medical director
- Each occupational therapist is responsible for the following:
- An initial comprehensive assessment
- Participation in the development of a plan of care
- Annual reassessments or as a participant's condition dictates
- Unscheduled reassessments take place either due to a change in participant status or at the request of the participant or designated representative
Additional Essential Functions
- Develops treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
- Provides training to family members, friends, and PACE staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that can be carried out by them.
- Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing an OT treatment program.
- Reviews assessments and discharges participants when appropriate.
Perks!
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- FSA, HSA
- Indemnity Plans
- 401k Matching
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid STD & LTD
- Wellness Program Incentives
- Employee Referral Bonus
- EAP
- Teladoc and sooo much more!
What You'll Bring
Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Occupational Therapy Association. At least one year experience as occupational therapist working with a frail/elderly population. Must be licensed as an occupational therapist in Louisiana, valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
From Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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