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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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About the job
Sterling Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a 164-bed subacute care and skilled nursing facility located in a tranquil setting in Media, PA. We take pride in providing the community with an array of post-acute services and specialized programs. We are looking for caring and compassionate Occupational Therapists to join our Rehabilitation Team!
Shift Type
- Per Diem
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Based on findings from the initial evaluation, develop an individualized plan of care to facilitate optimal performance using standardized tests and measures as evidence for improvement.
- Identify the need for and make a referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient
- Provide supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and support personnel in accordance with state license requirements and professional standards
- Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have graduated from an Occupational Therapist curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), or its successor organizations.
- Must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania
- Requires good organizational and time management skills
- Requires good verbal and written communication skills
We look forward to reviewing your resume! EOE
From Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center hires therapists, nurses and caregivers in Media, Pennsylvania.
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