Occupational Therapist; Psychiatric Child & Adolescent; 0.0FTE; Days

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The Occupational Therapist I shall plan and administer occupational therapy evaluation and treatment programs in alignment with the Wisconsin State Practice Act.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a

Few

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
  • Satisfactory completion of clinical work as required by the university attended.
  • Previous work experience which indicates successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context.
  • Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
  • CPR Certification.
  • Valid Wisconsin Occupational Therapy License.
  • NBCOT certification
  • Exceptional oral and written communication
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work in an efficient manner.
  • Successfully demonstrate proficiency with the skills defined by the needs of the patients on the caseload.
  • Ability to maintain composure under stressful working conditions.
  • Proficient computer use and application (intranet, word, excel, keyboarding, share point, email, etc.).
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One or more years of experience in comparable role.
  • Experience with computerized documentation systems.

EEO/M/F/D/V

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will plan and administer evaluation and treatment programs for psychiatric child and adolescent patients. They are expected to work collaboratively within a team to deliver exceptional healthcare services.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid Wisconsin Occupational Therapy license. Additional requirements include NBCOT certification, CPR certification, and the ability to maintain composure in stressful environments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPrioritizationComputer proficiencyTeamworkStress managementClinical assessment

Psychiatry — Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapist market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapist median $93k (middle half $79k–$109k)227 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Ohio437 active10,375 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 11% offer loan repayment437 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapist pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 29 employers
16
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
8
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,385 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid holidays