Occupational Therapist
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy
UW Health is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Occupational Therapist - Discipline:
Therapy - Duration:
Ongoing - Employment Type:
Staff
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, covering UW Health-University Hospital Acute Care Units and Emergency Department. Regular Weekend Rotation and Holiday Requirement per Department Policy. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
This position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Help patients live their lives to the fullest by providing consultative and rehabilitative treatment services at University Hospital.
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to:
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and optimize discharge.
Provide patient and family centered care in a fast paced, dynamic acute care environment at a nationally recognized academic medical center.
Demonstrate a high level of clinical excellence, autonomy, adaptability, and engagement.
Commit to on-going learning to advance their clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities through peer mentorship, clinical education, and other learning opportunities.
Take an active role in program development and quality improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
Work Experience
- 2 years prior relevant experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
UW Health Job . Posted job title:
Occupational Therapist - Adult Acute Care
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Benefits- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Sign-On bonus
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