Occupational Therapist Per Diem (CHT)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Premier Orthopaedics as a Occupational Therapist Per Diem – Certified Hand Therapy in United States.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy Licenses & Certifications:
- Current Physical Occupational Therapy License in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- BLS Certification Required
- Certified Hand Therapy License Preferred Experience:
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Premier Orthopaedics as a Occupational Therapist Per Diem – Certified Hand Therapy.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Per Diem (CHT) at PHSC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at PHSC is open to occupational therapist candidates.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Hand therapy, Orthopedic care, Patient evaluation, Clinical documentation, Patient scheduling, Therapeutic activity programs, Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The occupational therapist provides comprehensive patient care, including evaluations and the implementation of individualized therapeutic activity programs to restore function. The role also involves managing clinical documentation, supervising therapy assistants, and coordinating with the rehabili...
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, 401(k) with match, Paid sick time, Paid vacation, 7 paid holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy occupational therapist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
19d ago
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