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Rothman Orthopaedics
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Part Time Hand Therapist

Counselor / Therapist 8.1 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$55/hr

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Center City 833 Chestnut - Philadelphia, PA
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Education Level: Masters Degree
  • Salary Range: $35.00 - $55.00Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: Occasional Inter-Office Travel
  • Job Shift: Day Shift, Rothman Orthopaedics is looking for a part time Hand Therapist based in our Center City Philadelphia office!
  • Schedule: 2 days per week; Tuesdays and Fridays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8 AM to 4:30 PM *16 hour work week*

Job 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.

Qualifications

Masters degree and successful completion of an accredited PT or OT school required Must have active, valid state OT/PT licensure CHT preferred; OT/PT with hand experience actively working towards CHT will be considered 5+ years of experience minimum required Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office 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.

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.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Hand Therapist provides specialized therapy services, including the fabrication of static and dynamic splints for patients with upper extremity injuries. They also collaborate with surgeons and the rehabilitation team to develop and adjust patient care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess an active state OT or PT license. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required, with CHT certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationClinical consultationSupervisionOrthopedic rehabilitation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part Time Hand Therapist at Rothman Orthopaedics a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,820 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Rothman Orthopaedics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 18 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.1 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,820 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$114kMental Health Therapy median $58k (middle half $48k–$67k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania427 active7,533 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 22% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment707 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Rothman Orthopaedicssilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index18 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,820 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,820 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rothman Orthopaedics

Medical Practices
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Retirement savings plans

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (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.

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