Occupational Therapist - Adult, Acute Care
Listed compensation
$37.18-$55.78/hr
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Job Description
Work Schedule: This is a full-time, day shift position. This position is scheduled to work four, 10-hour shifts and includes; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and every-other weekend. When working you will be onsite at University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI.
Pay
- This position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
- Weekend pay differential
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
- 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
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Job Descrpition
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans that maximize patient functional outcomes. Provide patient and family-centered care within a fast-paced acute care environment while participating in program development and quality improvement.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Adult, Acute Care at UW Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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