Occupational Therapist - Part Time
Compensation
Pay not listed
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
In This Role You Will Be
- Evaluate patients referred for occupational therapy using standardized assessments and clinical judgment.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings and patient goals.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs (activities of daily living), fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, and overall independence.
- Provide caregiver education and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and home modifications.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, physicians, and social workers.
- Document all assessments, plans, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure appropriate follow-up care, home safety, and community resources.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and professional standards (e. g., CMS, Joint Commission, AOTA).
- Support student education and mentorship as appropriate.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required
- EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required, Master’s or Doctorate preferred
- EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of experience in an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred
Licensure/Certification
- BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire
- Licensure as an occupational therapist in Pennsylvania
- Valid PA driver’s license with good record and access to a vehicle
Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to improve independence and daily living skills. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
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)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $84k–$114k)162 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 281 active | 9,068 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment331 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,199 in the last 30 days | 1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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