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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 3 in Statewide, Louisiana
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 3
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 3
Salary
$5,973.00 - $10,766.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
OCDD/TF/0084
Department
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Opening Date
02/25/2026
Closing Date
3/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
Make a meaningful difference in your occupational therapy career with the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD). We are seeking a compassionate and skilledOccupational Therapist 3to join our team and deliver high-quality care to individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist license plus one year of experience as a licensed occupational therapist.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=153520) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The incumbent shall be responsible for multiple functions within multiple regional areas.
Develops and conducts workshops and presentations for regional professionals and providers.
Provides direct clinical services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and critical ADL related and adapted equipment needs significantly impacting nutritional/physical support needs and associated health outcomes.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: OCDD Resource Center / Rapides, Calcasieu, Lafayette, Acadia, St. Martin, Iberia, St. Landry
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 340-1042412
Position Number(s) : 50331780
Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Occupational Therapist 3
Preferred Experience:
Experience providing occupational therapy services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in school system, group homes, provider agency, and/or developmental centers.
Other considerations in lieu of working with individuals with IDD would be experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting implementing complex durable medical equipment, environmental modifications, and adaptive technology
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience
How To Apply
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tyrin Fultz: tyrin.fultz@la.gov
Or write to:
Tyrin Fultz, OCDD Resource Center
109 West Minnesota Park Road, Suite 7, Hammond, La 70403
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you in Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist permanent license as issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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