Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Shreveport, LA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,423/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Occupational Therapist (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll work primarily in an acute care setting, providing therapeutic services to patients recovering from various conditions. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, focusing on improving patients' daily living skills. Your expertise in rehabilitation will be crucial in helping patients regain independence and achieve their therapy goals.
Highlights
- 5x8 Days schedule, no weekends or holidays
- Collaborative team environment with dedicated support
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Focus on a diverse patient population, including post-surgical and trauma patients
- NIHSS certification
- 1+ years of experience preferred
- Current LA OT license
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- EMR System: Meditech Expanse for inpatient and outpatient settings
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Shreveport, LA
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
- Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
- The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.
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