Hand Therapist (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$31.25-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: RO Washington Township - Sewell, NJ 08080
- Position Type: Per Diem
- Education Level: Masters Degree
- Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
- Job Shift: Flexible ScheduleJob Summary: The Hand Therapist performs the duties of an OT or PT with a specific emphasis on treating and splinting hand and upper extremity injuries of the adolescent, adult and geriatric orthopedic population.
Key Accountabilities
Patient visits per week must be at least 60 for 40 hour week. Visits per week are prorated by actual expected hours worked. Additional Job-Specific Metrics can be found on the Annual Performance Appraisal adopted for this role.
Essential Duties: Provides hand therapy services to patients in a fast-paced hand and orthopaedic clinic, including the fabrication of static and dynamic splints and orthotics. Provides evaluations, treatments, and goal setting for patients. Performs custom fabrication of static and dynamic splints/orthoses.
Evaluates and documents patients' progress and adjusts programs to achieve maximum benefits. Consults directly with hand surgeons and other rehabilitation team members to optimize patients' care plans. Supervises aides and students in direct patient care and related activities.
Participates in staff in-services, monthly rounds and research. Adheres to regulatory documentation and billing requirements. Engages in hand therapist duties in a timely, empathetic manner with patients that maximizes patient understanding and adherence to therapy programs. Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm Total Hours per Week: as needed
- Pay Range: $31.25/hr
$55.00/hr Our Commitment to Employees: Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community.
We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
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 7,820 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Rothman Orthopaedics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 18 active listings.
Of the 44 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 23% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,820 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New Jersey | 183 active | 7,536 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 23% no call · 66% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,473 in the last 30 days | 1,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Rothman Orthopaedics | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index18 active listings |
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