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Madison, Wisconsin

Per Diem Occupational Therapist-Acute Care

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Work Schedule: This is a part time, per diem position. Day Shift. Weekdays may vary. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Minimum requirement of two (2) weekend shifts per month; minimum requirement of one annual Holiday and Holiday weekend shift. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be Part of Something Remarkable

Help patients live their lives to the fullest at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist – Acute Care 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.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • 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
  • Master's Degree Preferred

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) 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.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans that optimize patient functional outcomes and discharge. Provide patient and family-centered care within a fast-paced acute care academic medical center environment.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient-centered careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

UW Health ranks #3 of 13 employers hiring contract/1099 Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 30 employers

14
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
#2

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$68-$75/hr
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
#4

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+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,511 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Tuition benefits eligibility
Employee Wellbeing Department resources
Referral bonus program
Flexible schedules and shifts