Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting states $55–$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 above 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
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- 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%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) – Mount Carmel Senior Living
Location: Mount Carmel, PA
Position: PRN Occupational Therapist (OT)
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility / Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC)
Join Our Rehab Team at Mount Carmel Senior Living!
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible PRN opportunity where your skills are valued and your work truly makes a difference?
Mount Carmel Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team!
If you enjoy helping seniors regain independence, improve daily living skills, and achieve their personal goals, we'd love to hear from you!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Flexible PRN scheduling to complement your lifestyle
- Supportive and collaborative in-house rehabilitation team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives
- Established SNF/LTC rehabilitation setting
- Electronic documentation utilizing Net Health and PointClickCare (PCC)
- Welcoming, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to use your clinical experience and expertise
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services to improve residents' independence with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Address functional mobility, upper extremity strength, coordination, and cognitive skills
- Recommend adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies as appropriate
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy staff, and interdisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Net Health and PCC
- Promote resident safety, independence, and quality of life
What We're Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license
Previous experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist required
- SNF/LTC experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Net Health and PCC preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A passion for providing compassionate, resident-centered care
Please note: This opportunity is intended for experienced Occupational Therapists. New graduates will not be considered at this time.
Ready to Make a Difference?
At Mount Carmel Senior Living, we believe every resident deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest!
If you're an experienced OT seeking a rewarding PRN opportunity with flexibility and a supportive rehabilitation team, we'd love to connect with you!
Apply today and help our residents regain independence, one meaningful activity at a time!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mount Carmel Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From Mount Carmel Senior Living Community's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Mount Carmel Senior Living Community
Mount Carmel Senior Living Community is a 119 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Mount Carmel Senior Living Community)-bed nursing home in Mt Carmel, PA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and caregivers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Mount Carmel Senior Living Community
Based in Mt Carmel, PAHires in PennsylvaniaPay on its listings: 75% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant$33–$35/hr
- Physical Therapist$55–$60/hr
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)$18.50–$20.50/hr
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)$26.42–$28.42/hr
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