Rural Occupational Therapist — Impactful Care & Growth

Inreach-Health-1; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

CEU allowance

Professional reimbursement

Job summary

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join our Bayou Bend Hospital team in Franklin, LA. This role supports patients regaining independence and daily function in a collaborative rural setting.

We offer full-time or part-time scheduling, mentorship, a generous benefits package including CEU allowance, and opportunities to grow within a connected rehabilitation network.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (or anticipated graduation).
• Current Louisiana OT license, or eligibility for licensure upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and functional outcomes.
• Experience in rural healthcare or a passion for serving rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine functional needs, goals, and treatment priorities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, safety, and daily function.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and mobility.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment and educate patients and caregivers on its use.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs while directing patient treatment plans, as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety strategies, and functional independence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Supervising COTAs

Time management

Rural healthcare

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible Occupational Therapist (or COTA) to join our Bayou Bend Hospital team in Franklin, LA. This role supports patients regaining independence and daily function in a collaborative rural setting.

We offer full-time or part-time scheduling, mentorship, a generous benefits package including CEU allowance, and opportunities to grow within a connected rehabilitation network.