Occupational Therapist (OT) -PRN - New Castle, PA
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
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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About the job
Occupational Therapist (OTR) PRN
Location: New Castle, PA
Schedule: PRN - 1-9 hours per week and/or as needed
Premier Therapy is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our therapy team in New Castle, PA.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment and monitor progress.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and complete required documentation.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current OT license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice.
- SNF/long-term care experience preferred, but not required.
PRN Benefit*
- 401(k) participation after 90 days
Apply today to learn more about our PRN opportunity in New Castle, PA!
*Benefit listed above is available to eligible PRN employees and is subject to applicable plan requirements.
Premier Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Premier Therapy's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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