Recreational therapist jobs in Louisiana

Too few open recreational therapist jobs in Louisiana post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $24.59/hr ($51,150 a year) for recreational therapists in Louisiana (May 2025), against $29.79 nationally, 36th highest of 49 states and territories.

Baton Rouge (2), Bunkie (1), New Orleans (1) and Zachary (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

By open jobs on this board: Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System (2), Beacon Behavioral Partners (1) and Community Behavioral Healthcare (1). In all, 4 employers have recreational therapist jobs open in Louisiana.

5 recreational therapist jobs are open in Louisiana today at 4 employers on this board, about 26 for every 1,000 recreational therapists employed there (BLS counts 190, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of recreational therapists to grow 4.8% over 2025-2035.

2 of the open physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs here say so in their own posting: Respiratory Therapist RT at BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - WJMC Campus (...of experience & sign offer letter by November 30, 2026 Access to Daily Pay You chose nursing for a...); Speech Language Therapist - SLP - FFS at Merakey (...and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay -- access your pay when you...).

1 of the open physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs here says so in its own posting: Recreational Therapist (CTRS) at Beacon Behavioral Partners (Bilingual. ...in a hospital, rehabilitation center, or long-term care facility. Bilingual abilities or...).

1 of the open physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs here says so in its own posting: Group Speech-Language Therapy Tech - Baton Rouge, LA at The Emerge Center (...H.S. graduate Enrolled in related, pre-professional coursework Experience No experience required...).

14 of the open physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs here say so in their own posting: Physical Therapy Assistant - $5k Sign On Bonus at Carpenter Health Network ($5,000 sign-on bonus); PTA | Physical Therapist Assistant | $3,000 Sign-on at Elara Caring ($3,000 sign-on bonus); Respiratory Therapist (Relocation to Madras, Oregon) at Kalesta Healthcare Group (up to $10,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in Louisiana.

4 of the open physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs here say so in their own posting: Physical Therapist Rehab Therapy FT at LCMC Health (Magnet. ...and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your...); Rehabilitation Technician PRN at LCMC Health (Magnet. ...and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your...); Respiratory Therapist Registered - Limited Benefits at LCMC Health (Magnet. ...and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your...). Every such job in Louisiana.

2 of the open physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs here say so in their own posting: Respiratory Therapist (Relocation to Madras, Oregon) at Kalesta Healthcare Group (...to Madras, Oregon) . *$5k-$10k Sign-On Bonus!* $65/hour + Relocation Assistance! *Relocation to Madras,...); Respiratory Therapist Registered - Limited Benefits at LCMC Health (...- Limited Benefits . Your job is more than a job. Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Bonus Availabile! Breathe...).

A bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, then the NCTRC exam. Certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from Louisiana's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Of the employers hiring recreational therapists in Louisiana, the hospitals Medicare rates highest (Jul 2026): Touro Infirmary in New Orleans (LCMC Health, 3 of 5, 78% said nurses always communicated well), West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero (LCMC Health, 3 of 5, 76% said nurses always communicated well), East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie (LCMC Health, 2 of 5, 77% said nurses always communicated well) and University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans (LCMC Health, 2 of 5, 77% said nurses always communicated well); Louisiana's rated hospitals average 2.8 stars. Every Louisiana hospital hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Of the employers hiring recreational therapists in Louisiana, the home health agencies Medicare rates highest for quality of patient care (Sep 2026): Lcmc Health Home Care in New Orleans (LCMC Health, 3.5 of 5); Louisiana's rated agencies average 3.6 stars. Every Louisiana home health agency hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

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