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NovaCare Rehabilitation
Swedesboro, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist (Non CHT)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$100k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday

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Job Description

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist
  • Location: Swedesboro, NJ
  • Schedule: Full-time 5 days per week, Monday through Saturday
  • Compensation: Salary range $80,000-$95,000 annually based on your experience
  • Incentives: $350 per month in Student Loan Assistance, plus $2K sign on bonus!

Unique Location/Job Details: Seeking a highly driven Certified Hand Therapist or an OT with hand experience looking to become a CHT. Must have at least 1 year of hand therapy experience to be considered, CHT preferred. Mentorship program and CHT study groups.

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 3 Physical Therapists and front desk staff. 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

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPost-operative careClinical leadershipPatient evaluationNeurological rehabilitationSports injury rehabilitationGeriatric carePediatric care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (156 salary observations; 500 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,471 salary observations; 29,925 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$100kOccupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $83k–$100k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$97k median in New Jersey$97k nationally (about the same)156 state / 5,471 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Jersey161 active9,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 61% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$2k sign-on · loan repaymentNew Jersey occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment181 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,221 in the last 30 days1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapist (Non CHT) 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
24% this job
Loan repayment
8% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

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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
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About NovaCare Rehabilitation

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

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Assistance ($350/month)
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive Medical/RX, Health, Vision, and Dental
Company-Matching 401(k)
Life and Disability Protection
Generous PTO
Unmatched CEU Program with Paid National Certifications
Mentorship Program

Living in Swedesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$395k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,606/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.