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NovaCare Rehabilitation
McMurray, Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Job Description

  • Position: Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - Outpatient
  • Location:155 Waterdam Drive Suite 100 McMurray Pa 15317
  • Schedule: PRN, Weekdays (Hours vary as needed)
  • Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00, hourly, based on years of experience

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic center! Although a certified hand therapist (CHT) is preferred, we are willing to consider occupational therapists with a level II fieldwork in hands (required). We have a network of hand therapists and CHTs available for support and are excited to mentor occupational therapists aspiring to be a CHT.

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

Hand TherapyOrthopedic RehabilitationClinical MentorshipTreatment PlanningPatient Goal SettingSupervision

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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 33% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist - PRN at NovaCare Rehabilitation 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 weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

7
<$110k
4
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
1
$146k
5
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Tummy Time Academy · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

$96.32/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) Early Intervention | Part Time | Flexible Schedule

Tummy Time Academy · York, Pennsylvania

$96.32/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

$158k – $198k
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist

$74-$93.75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% 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

Living in McMurray

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$362k
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours
Nationwide professional support network
Mentorship for aspiring CHTs