Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist (Non CHT)
Listed compensation
$88k-$100k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday
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Job Description
- Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
- Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA
- Schedule: Full-time 5 days per week, Monday through Saturday
- Compensation: $88k-$100K/year based on your experience.
NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking an exceptional Occupational Therapist to lead our Occupational Therapy department.
We are ideally looking for a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with leadership experience; however, we are equally excited to invest in the right clinician who demonstrates strong clinical skills, leadership potential, and a passion for professional growth.
Our clinic offers a dynamic, collaborative, and fun environment where you will work alongside a highly experienced team of 9 Physical Therapists and 1 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of teamwork, mentorship, and clinical excellence.
Clinicians at our center enjoy treating a diverse patient population across the lifespan, including: Pediatrics through geriatrics Post-operative rehabilitation Sports-related injuries Neurological conditions Orthopedic diagnoses Upper extremity and hand injuries Custom splint fabrication and management This is an outstanding opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact, develop a specialty program, and help shape the future of occupational therapy services within a growing, patient-centered practice.
Whether you are an experienced hand therapist or an ambitious clinician ready to take the next step in your career, we are committed to supporting your professional development and helping you achieve your goals.
Join a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care every day. At NovaCare Bala Cynwyd, you'll have the opportunity to lead, grow, and make a lasting difference in the lives of your patients and colleagues alike.
Why Choose Us
Hand Therapy Program: Our national hand therapy program spans 32 states, with over 300 CHTs and 300 hand therapists across the country.
Mentorship: (Available in most regions) Our nationally supported mentorship program is for therapists interested in pursuing their CHT credentials.
Educational Opportunities: Take part in the National Upper Extremity (UE) symposium, national journal club, free local continuing education programs, national study group, and additional certification courses.
- Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise, with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
Collaboration: Supervise assistants and aides and contribute to case management.
High Standard of Care: Stay current and up to date with occupational therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment, from evaluating and creating a plan of care to treatment and discharge.
Relationship-Building: Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) -accredited school of occupational therapy
- CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of experience in the application of custom splinting pre and post-op orthopedic
- Minimum two years in adult rehabilitation; hand and splinting experience preferred
Additional Data
- Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 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, 8% are remote, 30% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 280 active | 8,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 30% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment328 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,210 in the last 30 days | 1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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