Occupational Therapist (OT)
How this pay compares
This posting states $44–$60 an hour. 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, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. 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
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- 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
The Horsham Center for Jewish Life is looking for Occupational Therapists to join our wonderful therapy team!
Located in beautiful North Wales, PA , our facility contains 270 long-term care beds, 54 short-term rehabilitation beds, and 48 apartments in our personal care unit.
Job Type: Full Time, Part time, PRN
The Occupational Therapist works under the leadership of our Director of Rehabilitation.
Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities
- The Occupational Therapist will provide therapy to our residents throughout our facility.
- Occupational Therapists will provide comprehensive treatment plans including long-term and short-term goals, frequency, duration, and treatment modalities.
- Occupational Therapists will provide comprehensive treatments to patients utilizing modalities and modify treatment plans as indicated, while adhering to precautions.
- Occupational Therapist will participate in developing and implementation of resident assessments and care plans.
- Occupational Therapist will work with an interdisciplinary team to improve residents' quality of life by providing optimal care and address care plans.
Education/Experience
- Must be a graduate of an accredited college with a B.S., Doctorate, MA, or MS in Occupational Therapy that AOTA recognizes.
- Must provide current license and/or registration as Occupational Therapist.
- Experience with the geriatric population is preferred.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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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