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Madison, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist - Clin

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.37-$65.06/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours/week. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00pm. Hours could vary based on operational needs of the department. You will work onsite at Eastpark Medical Center at 4621 Eastpark Blvd., Madison, WI..

Pay

  • Opportunity comes with a $3,200 sign on bonus
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable.

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist – Lymphedema and Oncology (OT)

experience to:

  • Enjoys a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach to providing care.
  • Is invested in the evaluation and treatment of patients with oncology and lymphedema conditions in an ambulatory setting.
  • Is motivated by continued professional growth and is stimulated by a culture of clinical learning and teaching in a large academic system.

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.
  • 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.

Job Descripition

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Eastpark Medical Center

– UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide evaluation and treatment for patients with oncology and lymphedema conditions in an ambulatory setting. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Lymphedema treatmentPatient evaluationClinical careMultidisciplinary collaborationAmbulatory care

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 ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 49 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 41% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90k–$135kOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $93k–$101k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Wisconsin168 active9,141 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 41% no call · 63% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment186 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,265 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Clin at UW Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,992 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

PACE Occupational Therapist, Compton Center

$92k-$134k
#4

OT / Occupational Therapist - Home Health- $5K SIgn-on Bonus

$92k-$129k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About UW Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Two-Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Employee Wellbeing Program
Tuition Benefits

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k
Typical market rent
$1,837/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.