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Summary: LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) is a private higher education medical center in Shreveport, Louisiana, founded in 1965. It encompasses the School of Medicine, School of Allied Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies, the Office of Research, and Graduate Medical Education. The institution trains healthcare professionals and scientists and conducts cutting-edge medical research, aiming to provide state-of-the-art clinical care and foster economic growth through regional partnerships. Primary teaching hospitals are in Shreveport and Monroe, with additional sites including VA Medical Center and Shriner’s Hospital among others. For Occupational Therapy interests, LSUHS offers allied health professional education as part of its School of Allied Health Professions, supported by robust research and clinical training programs. Contact: 1-318-675-5445.

Clinic Type

Occupational Therapy

Address

Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, School of Allied Health Professions (SHPS)

Phone

OTD Program: 318-813-2950; Student Admissions: 318-813-1913

Email

otdshv@lsuhs.edu; SHPSadmissions@lsuhs.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program
  • ACOTE-accredited
  • NBCOT preparation
  • licensure guidance
  • Level II Fieldwork
  • Capstone Experience
  • on-campus and off-campus practice sites
  • clinical internships
  • clinical education
  • student support services

Technology & Equipment

  • ACOTE accreditation
  • NBCOT examination preparation
  • Level II Fieldwork
  • Capstone Experience

Team

  • Office of Admissions, SHPS Admissions — Student Admissions

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

Pricing

  • Program tuition and fees not provided on page
  • Application deadline: Oct 15; Start term: Summer
  • OTD degree: Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
  • Accreditation: ACOTE, AOTA

FAQs

What degree does the Occupational Therapy program offer?

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (Google aggregated): 3.7/5 stars (31 reviews)
  • CMS HCAHPS (Hospital-wide): 3/5 stars (119 surveys)
  • Aggregated patient review data: 3.1/5 stars (674 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Patients reported successful recovery outcomes, particularly in rehabilitation and hand therapy
  • Appreciation for the expertise and dedication of medical teams and specific therapists
  • Value of having comprehensive, university-affiliated care services available in one location

Common complaints

  • Reports of poor communication and perceived lack of compassion from some staff
  • Frustration with scheduling, administrative processes, and wait times
  • Isolated complaints regarding facility policies and patient care experiences

"Occupational therapy is one of the most important parts of their treatment plan... We are able to fill in that gap for them."

Ochsner LSU Health occupational therapist

"We truly did not know where to turn for Addis, so we are thankful for the phenomenal care he has received at the LSU Health Children's Center."

Parent of a patient

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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