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Madison, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84K–$125K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: Part-time, 90% FTE, 36 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Sunday through Wednesday between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

  • This position may be eligible for a $3,600 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • 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

  • 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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient Centered CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationFunctional Outcomes Optimization

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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

9
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
16% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • 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 $3,600
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Parental leave
Tuition benefits