Hand Therapist (Part-Time)
Listed compensation
$31-$48/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: RO Washington Township - Sewell, NJ 08080
- Position Type: Part Time
- Education Level: Masters Degree
- Job Shift: Day ShiftJob Summary: The Hand Therapist performs the duties of an OT or PT with a specific emphasis on treating and splinting hand and upper extremity injuries of the adolescent, adult and geriatric orthopedic population.
Key Accountabilities
Patient visits per week must be at least 60 for 40 hour week. Visits per week are prorated by actual expected hours worked. Additional Job-Specific Metrics can be found on the Annual Performance Appraisal adopted for this role.
Essential Duties: Provides hand therapy services to patients in a fast-paced hand and orthopaedic clinic, including the fabrication of static and dynamic splints and orthotics. Provides evaluations, treatments, and goal setting for patients. Performs custom fabrication of static and dynamic splints/orthoses.
Evaluates and documents patients' progress and adjusts programs to achieve maximum benefits. Consults directly with hand surgeons and other rehabilitation team members to optimize patients' care plans. Supervises aides and students in direct patient care and related activities.
Participates in staff in-services, monthly rounds and research. Adheres to regulatory documentation and billing requirements. Engages in hand therapist duties in a timely, empathetic manner with patients that maximizes patient understanding and adherence to therapy programs. Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
- Hours: Mondays: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Pay Range: $31.00/hr
$48.00/hr Our Commitment to Employees: Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community.
We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
The Hand Therapist provides evaluations, treatments, and custom splint fabrication for adolescent, adult, and geriatric orthopedic patients. They collaborate with hand surgeons and rehabilitation teams to optimize patient care plans and supervise aides and students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited PT or OT school and possess a valid New Jersey license. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required, with CHT certification preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hand Therapist (Part-Time) at Rothman Orthopaedics a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Rothman Orthopaedics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 20 active listings.
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% are remote, 20% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $66k (middle half $48k–$94k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New Jersey | 200 active | 7,925 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% remote · 20% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Rothman Orthopaedics | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index20 active listings |
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