Occupational Therapist
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $50 an hour, the middle half $40.84–$55, across 40 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $47.33 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Pennsylvania: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Pennsylvania is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Pennsylvania license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Pennsylvania license, apply to the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure for a license by endorsement ($30, by its own page): what Pennsylvania asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Pennsylvania requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist, from the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure.
- Licensure by endorsement requires a current license in good standing from a jurisdiction with substantially equivalent standards, a copy of that jurisdiction's licensing law, active practice for at least 2 of the last 5 years, no discipline, $1,000,000 professional liability insurance and 3 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting training (49 Pa. Code 42.9). The standard route requires ACOTE-accredited education, 6 months of supervised fieldwork and the NBCOT exam.
- Staying active: Licenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year; renewal requires 24 hours of continued competency, including 2 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting (49 Pa. Code 42.16, 42.53).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Pennsylvania · Every state's rule
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
NOW HIRING: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Horsham Center for Jewish Life is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our collaborative therapy team.
Positions Available: Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN
We are looking for an OT who is passionate about helping residents improve independence, function, and quality of life in a supportive care environment.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services based on physician orders
- Establish appropriate short- and long-term goals
- Implement and modify treatment plans based on resident progress and clinical needs
- Monitor resident response to treatment and document progress
- Participate in resident assessments and care plan development
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Provide resident-centered care focused on maximizing independence and quality of life
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current Occupational Therapist license in good standing required
- Experience working with the geriatric population preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care
Why Join Horsham Center for Jewish Life?
- Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative therapy department
- Work with both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation residents
- Interdisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Location: Horsham Center for Jewish Life
Interested in joining our team? Apply today!
Horsham Center for Jewish Life is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
From Horsham Center for Jewish Life's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Horsham Center for Jewish Life
Horsham Center for Jewish Life is a 324 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Horsham Center for Jewish Life)-bed nursing home in North Wales, PA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Horsham Center for Jewish Life
Based in North Wales, PAHires in PennsylvaniaPay on its listings: 40% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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