Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatric
Compensation
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 709 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $93k (middle half $85k–$104k)213 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Wisconsin | 16 active | 709 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $4k sign-on | Wisconsin Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 5% offer loan repayment192 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,252 in the last 30 days | 774 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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