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Middleton, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatric

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 1.0FTE, day shift position, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts. The weekly schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm.

You will work at the University Ave Rehab Clinic at 6330 University Ave., Middleton, WI.

Pay

  • This position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Be Part of Something Remarkable

Help pediatric patients live their lives to the fullest.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Pediatric to:

  • Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to a wide variety of pediatric patients (infant to adolescent) in an outpatient clinic setting.
  • Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based patient and family treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes.
  • Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
  • Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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.

Position Description

Hospital and Clinics Benefits

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to pediatric patients in an outpatient clinic. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans for patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric careHabilitative treatmentPatient-centered careInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceDevelopmental assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatric at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 709 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 709 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $93k (middle half $85k–$104k)213 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Wisconsin16 active709 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$4k sign-onWisconsin Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 5% offer loan repayment192 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,252 in the last 30 days774 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+5.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (709 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 709 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits eligibility
Employee Wellbeing Department
Referral bonus

Living in Middleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.