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Pediatric OT in Slidell: Real autonomy in an outpatient clinic, not hospital-system bureaucracy
Independent, well-supported pediatric OT roles are rare. This one’s real, and it’s open.
Southern Physical Therapy Clinic is growing its pediatric occupational therapy caseload in Slidell, LA into a full-time seat. If you want genuine clinical independence inside a smaller, connected practice instead of getting buried in a big system, this is worth a conversation.
About Southern Physical Therapy Clinic
Southern is an outpatient private practice founded in 2019 with two locations (Picayune, MS and Slidell, LA) and about 25 team members. We treat patients across the lifespan under one roof with three disciplines: physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech. We believe good care starts with a team that actually likes working together.
About the Role
Our pediatric OT caseload in Slidell has grown enough to graduate from part-time into a full-time seat. You’ll build and run that caseload with real independence, supported by a small, tight-knit team instead of layers of administration.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate and treat a pediatric outpatient caseload in Slidell with real autonomy over how you practice
- Shape and grow the program toward a typical full-time caseload of ~50–55 visits/week
- Collaborate daily with PT and Speech colleagues under one roof
- Participate in a no-gossip, talk-directly culture that holds a high standard from a place of support
What You’ll Get
Compensation
- Flexible per-visit or hourly structure
- Up to $50–$52/hour all-in at the top of the range, plus a production bonus above your baseline
- $3,000 sign-on / relocation bonus
Schedule & Lifestyle
- Full-time, Monday–Friday ideal
- Flexible to 32–36 hours/week for the right person
- Based in Slidell, on-site only, no remote days
Growth & Mentorship
- Monthly leadership meetings and a leadership development track
- Unlimited CEU / certification reimbursement to deepen your pediatric specialty
- Support to build out subspecialty programs you care about
Culture & Benefits
- Strict no-gossip, talk-directly culture
- Real team relationships, not just names on a roster
- Full benefits: health, retirement, disability, life insurance
- 8 paid holidays, PTO starting at 2 weeks and rising to 3
- CEU and license reimbursement
Who This Is For
- You want real independence over your caseload, not bureaucracy dictating every decision
- You choose gratitude and optimism, and find real joy in working with kids and families
- You want to be part of a small, connected team, not one more name in a system
Who This Is NOT For
- The absolute highest possible paycheck is your main deciding factor
- You’d feel unsafe without a large system’s infrastructure behind you and don’t actually want a smaller-practice environment
Basic Requirements
- Active or eligible OT license in Louisiana
- Comfortable working toward a typical full-time caseload of ~50–55 visits/week
- Pediatric experience strongly preferred
Nice-to-Haves
- Existing pediatric specialty certifications
- Comfort learning a new EMR quickly (training provided)
- Interest in building out a specific pediatric specialty program
Think you’re a fit? Apply now – no long forms, just a quick initial conversation.
Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $52