Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist
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Salary range: $25–$37 /hr
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapist (CHT)
Location: Langhorne, St. Mary Medical Center in the St. Clare Building
Organization: Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder
Overview
Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist/CHT to join our team in Langhorne. As two of the region’s most respected providers of orthopedic and upper extremity care, we offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment that prioritizes clinical excellence, innovation, and ongoing professional development.
Position Summary
This position provides comprehensive occupational therapy services in accordance with established clinical protocols, regulatory guidelines, and company policies.
The role is responsible for timely, compliant documentation, patient scheduling, and ensuring patients are treated promptly while promoting adherence to prescribed plans of care.
It includes supervising and delegating duties to occupational therapy assistants and clinical aides, coordinating with physicians and the rehabilitation team, and supporting front desk and administrative functions as needed.
The position also designs and implements individualized therapeutic activity programs to help patients restore function, maximize independence, and return to work or daily life activities while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
This is a full-time position, on-site, Monday - Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive patient care in accordance with established protocols, policies, and state and federal guidelines.
- Completes timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, reports, and discharge summaries.
- Ensures patients are treated promptly and promotes adherence to plans of care, including home exercise programs and appointment attendance standards.
- Delegates and supervises patient care activities performed by occupational therapy assistants and clinical aides in accordance with the state practice act.
- Collaborates with referring physicians and members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate patient care.
- Develops and implements individualized therapeutic activity programs to restore function, promote independence, and support return to work and daily activities.
- Performs patient scheduling and front desk functions as needed.
- Maintains professional conduct, pursues continuing education, and adheres to all company policies, values, and procedures.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
Licenses & Certifications
- Current Occupational Therapy License in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- BLS Certification Required
- Certified Hand Therapy License
Experience
- Experience in an outpatient orthopedic occupational therapy clinic preferred
- New graduates encouraged to apply!!
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $25 - $37.50/hour
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution and additional discretionary profit sharing
- Benefits effective on your hire date (for full-time employees)
- Generous paid sick and vacation time
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee referral reward program
About Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder
Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC) are leading providers of comprehensive musculoskeletal care throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Premier Orthopaedics delivers expert treatment for orthopedic injuries, joint disease, interventional spine care, regenerative medicine, and comprehensive physical therapy services, supported by more than 170 providers across 50+ locations. Our facilities include state-of-the-art MRI centers, outpatient surgery centers, physical therapy clinics, and orthopedic urgent care centers to ensure timely access to high-quality, patient-focused care.
Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC), a division of Premier Orthopaedics, has been nationally recognized for more than 50 years for its specialized care of the hand, wrist, elbow, arm, and shoulder. Our fellowship-trained surgeons and certified Hand and Occupational Therapists collaborate to provide seamless care—from diagnosis and treatment to post-operative and rehabilitative recovery.
With 10+ convenient locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, PHSC offers advanced, integrated care to restore function, mobility, and quality of life for patients with upper extremity conditions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 41% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist at Premier Orthopaedics a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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