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Madison, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.18-$55.78/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Work Schedule: Full-time, Part-time and Per Diem, 75% - 100% FTE shifts. Day, day/evening, or evening shifts available. You may be eligible for up to $4,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). You will work at University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, or East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

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

Additional Components of Compensation May Include

  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • Float differential
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We Are Seeking an Occupational Therapist 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

  • 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.

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.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families.

American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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 environment while participating in program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 16 employers

9
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
CME allowance
59%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
18% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,448 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000
Evening and night shift differential
Weekend differential
Float differential
Relocation assistance
Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans