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NovaCare Rehabilitation
North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Job Description

  • Position: Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist - Outpatient
  • Location:159 Waterdam Drive Suite 120 McMurray Pa 15317
  • Schedule: PRN, Weekdays (Hours vary as needed)
  • Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00, hourly, based on years of experience

We are seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist to support our outpatient orthopedic team with a focus on hand therapy. In this role, you will treat a variety of upper extremity conditions, including tendon injuries, sprains, strains, post-operative fractures, and more.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.

Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.

Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.

Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.

Qualifications

Minimum

  • Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
  • State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
  • CPR certification
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • 1 Year of Outpatient experience
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic RehabilitationTreatment PlanningUpper Extremity RehabilitationClinical SupervisionReferral Management

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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% 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 - PRN at NovaCare Rehabilitation a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs

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<$115k
5
$115k-130k
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$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 25 employers

CME allowance
78% this job
401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
11%
Visa sponsorship
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Hand Therapist (OT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
Career growth opportunities
Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
Diversity in team sizes, patient populations, and specialties