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Froedtert & MCW
West Bend, Wisconsin

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - SPECIAL CARE NURSERY- REHAB RESOURCE POOL

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Job Description

Company Description

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

  • Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  • Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Referral bonuses
  • Retirement plan - 403b
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics

Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies.

The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Job Description

  • Location: US: WI: WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.
  • This job is ON - SITE.
  • FTE: 0.001000
  • Standard Hours: 0.01
  • Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: Occupational Therapist to see infants in the Special Care Nursery on an as needed basis - there are no set hours or schedule for this role.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive occupational therapy services to the patient by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care and treatment programs. The therapist also participates in varied Rehabilitation Services department activities designed to enhance patient care and programs. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Description

Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required.

Licensure Description

WI state license as a Occupational Therapist is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days. RN/OT/PT/SLP, preferred.

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  • Occupational Therapist – Special Care Nursery
  • As-Needed | Flexible, No Set Schedule
  • Bring your expertise to the very beginning of a child’s journey.

Froedtert Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide specialized therapy services to infants in our Special Care Nursery on an as-needed basis.

This is a unique opportunity for an OT who is passionate about infant development and family-centered care to work alongside an interdisciplinary team supporting some of our smallest and most vulnerable patients.

A Unique Opportunity for an Occupational Therapist

This is an as-needed position with no set hours or schedule. It may be an excellent opportunity for an OT looking to supplement their current practice, maintain clinical skills, expand their hospital-based experience, or develop specialized experience working with infants.

The OT will provide individualized assessment and treatment based on the clinical needs of infants in the Special Care Nursery while collaborating with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other members of the care team.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to infants in the Special Care Nursery.
  • Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions designed to support development, function, and participation.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Document assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Support family-centered care through education, communication, and collaboration with parents and caregivers.
  • Participate in Rehabilitation Services department activities and initiatives designed to enhance patient care and clinical programs.
  • Maintain current clinical knowledge and participate in continuing education opportunities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • What You’ll Bring

Required

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Current Wisconsin state license as an Occupational Therapist.

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Healthcare Provider, or an AHA-approved equivalent, within 90 days of hire.

Preferred

  • Experience working with infants, pediatric patients, or in an acute-care hospital setting.
  • Experience with developmental, sensory, feeding, positioning, or other neonatal/pediatric occupational therapy interventions.
  • Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and family-centered care skills.

Why Froedtert Health?

At Froedtert Health, you’ll be part of an innovative academic health network where patient care, education, research, and clinical excellence come together.

The Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Our network includes 10 hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians, and more than 45 health centers and clinics, serving patients throughout the Midwest and across the nation.

Our academic partnership provides opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute within an environment focused on innovation, medical education, research, and exceptional patient care.

  • Depending on eligibility, our team members may have access to:
  • Paid time off
  • Career Pathways and Career Tuition Assistance
  • Continuing education and CEU opportunities
  • Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Referral bonuses
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
  • Free workplace clinics
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Healthy Contributions and wellness programs
  • Care@Work
  • Moving assistance
  • Gym, travel, and other employee discounts

Make an Impact From the Start

The earliest stages of development can have a lasting impact on a child’s growth and well-being. As an Occupational Therapist in our Special Care Nursery, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical support during an important time for infants and their families.

If you’re an OT looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialized hospital environment, we invite you to apply.

Froedtert Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting, recruiting, engaging, and retaining a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs for infants in the Special Care Nursery. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and provide support through family-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningNeonatal carePediatric therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationSensory integrationFeeding therapy

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, 10% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - SPECIAL CARE NURSERY- REHAB RESOURCE POOL at Froedtert & MCW a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,448 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

  • On-site

Living in West Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$351k
Typical market rent
$1,394/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
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 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Froedtert & MCW

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Career Tuition Assistance
CEU Opportunities
Academic Partnership
Referral Bonuses
403(b) Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance