Pays $31.25-$55/hr — Counselor market median is ~$86k (8 jobs) · Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (6.5/10, vs 7,649 in this specialty)
Hand Therapist (Per Diem)
About the Role
Per diem hand therapy. No weekends. Flexible schedule. $31.25-$55/hr. Washington Township, NJ.
Join Rothman Orthopaedics as a Hand Therapist (Per Diem) – No Weekends in Washington Township, New Jersey, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $31.25 - $55.00/hr.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings plans
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Rothman Orthopaedics in Washington Township, New Jersey, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The hand therapist provides specialized care for upper extremity injuries, including the fabrication of custom static and dynamic splints. They also collaborate with surgeons and the rehabilitation team to develop and adjust patient treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy and possess a valid state license. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required, with a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hand Therapist (Per Diem) at Rothman Orthopaedics a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,649 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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