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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational therapy patient lifting dumbbells

Why choose Ochsner for occupational therapy?

When disease, illness or injury makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks and activities, Ochsner occupational therapists can help. Whether your setback is physical or mental, our team has the experience, the equipment and the resolve to help you get your life back.



Specialty Programs

Ochsner is home to LSVT-certified occupational therapists who use an innovative and clinically proven program to improve function and slow motor deterioration in people with Parkinson’s. Learn more about the Big and Loud program.

Ochsner’s Certified Hand Therapists are skilled in the rehabilitation of the hand and arm to prevent dysfunction, restore function or reverse pathology. This type of therapy can make a big difference if you suffer with arthritis, burns, inflammatory disorders or another ailment of the hand and arm

FAQs

The young man who suffers a fall at a construction site. The grandmother who has a stroke. The 60-year-old with Parkinson’s Disease. The child who burns her hand. Occupational therapy can help kids and grown-ups of all ages, from all health backgrounds.

Occupational therapists help you get back to your daily tasks, or occupations. We can help you with some of these common activities:

  • Self-care skills such as dressing, feeding, personal hygiene, cooking and homecare
  • Return to work or leisure
  • Writing and computer use
  • Eye/hand coordination
  • Object manipulation
  • Visual and perceptual skills
  • Adapting the home and/or work environment for safety and independence

Yes, you will need a referral for occupational therapy at Ochsner.

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Map of Ochsner-affiliated facilities that provide services related to Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Locations

Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Bay St. Louis
149 Drinkwater Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-220-5353
  • Mon–Fri: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Diamondhead
4550 Shepherd Square , #2
Diamondhead, MS 39525
877-889-2976
  • Mon–Fri: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness – Ochsner Medical Complex – Clearview
4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006
504-433-7250
Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview
4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006
866-624-7637
  • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
2390 West Congress St.
Lafayette, LA 70506
337-261-6000
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
1305 Crowley Rayne Highway
Crowley, LA 70526
337-783-3222
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital
2810 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70506
337-981-2949
  • : 9:01 p.m.-9:01 p.m.
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Picayune
1839 Cooper Road , Suite 100
Picayune, MS 39466
601-215-2400
  • Mon – Fri: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Ochsner Center for Spine & Pelvic Therapy - D'Iberville
3179 Mallett Road, Suite D
D'Iberville, MS 39540
228-392-4710
  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner Ocean Springs Pediatric Therapy Center
2 Doctors Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-818-1211
  • Mon – Fri: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ochsner Ocean Springs Neurological Rehabilitation
3603 Bienville Blvd. , Suite 202
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-818-1207
  • Mon – Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner D'Iberville Pediatric Therapy Center
3179 Mallett Road, Suite D
D'Iberville, MS 39540
228-392-9401
  • Mon – Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
210 Champagne Blvd.
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
337-332-2178
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
1310 West 7th St.
Kaplan, LA 70548
337-643-8300
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
1214 Coolidge St.
Lafayette, LA 70503
337-289-7991
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Grove
10310 The Grove Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70836
225-761-5467
  • Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Ochsner Medical Center North Shore
104 Medical Center Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
985-646-5921
  • Weather Alert: Hours Jan. 16, 2024: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Monday – Friday: 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center
4864 Jackson St.
Monroe, LA 71202
318-330-7000
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove
10310 The Grove Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70836
225-761-5200
  • Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ochsner Health Center - Shepherd Square
4540 Shepherd Square
Diamondhead, MS 39525
228-220-5200
  • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock
149 Drinkwater Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
228-220-5200
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Driftwood
3700 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70065
504-464-8173
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Belle Meade
605 Lapalco Blvd. , Suite A
Gretna, LA 70056
504-371-9314
Ochsner Health Center - River Parishes
735 W. 5th St.
LaPlace, LA 70068
985-652-3500
Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Orthopedics
104 Medical Center Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
985-646-5550
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Veterans
850 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70005
504-842-4349
  • Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner Health Center - Tangipahoa
41676 Veterans Ave.
Hammond, LA 70403
985-543-3600
  • Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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