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Hanover, Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapist - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$105k

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Job Description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Location: [Adams and part of York County
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Reports To: Clinical Manager

We Are Growing! Join Our Team!

Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist who values patient-centered care and enjoys working independently? We are seeking a dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. In this role, you will help patients regain independence, improve safety, and achieve their functional goals in the place they call home.

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing skilled therapy services, caregiver education, and personalized treatment plans that support recovery and quality of life.

What You'll Do

  • Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in patients' homes.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient goals.
  • Provide skilled interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
  • Assess home safety and recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
  • Train patients and caregivers in energy conservation, fall prevention, and compensatory strategies.
  • Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, social workers, physicians, and caregivers to coordinate patient care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
  • Ensure compliance with all agency policies, payer requirements, and regulatory standards.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One or more years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Home health experience preferred.
  • Experience working with adult and geriatric populations.
  • Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and documentation requirements.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives every day

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent travel within assigned territory.
  • Ability to safely assist patients with transfers and mobility activities.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift as required to provide patient care.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about helping patients maximize their independence and thrive in their home environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Mon - Fri 8 - 4:30

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform comprehensive home evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to help patients regain independence and improve safety. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide skilled interventions and educate caregivers on recovery strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current state license and CPR certification. A valid driver's license with reliable transportation is required for frequent travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningHome safety assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationAdaptive equipment recommendation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,050 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 12 employers

6
<$105k
4
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5
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2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Hanover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,409/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · York-Hanover, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Hanover, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Mileage reimbursement
Supportive clinical leadership
Collaborative interdisciplinary team
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
$5,000 sign-on bonus