Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
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Job Description
Work Schedule: Per diem, day shift. Weekdays may vary. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Minimum requirement of two (2) weekend shifts per month.
Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be Part of Something Remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Help patients live their lives to the fullest by providing consultative and rehabilitative treatment services at University Hospital.
We Are Seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
- Master's Degree Preferred
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) within 3 months Required
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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.
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans aimed at maximizing functional outcomes and optimizing patient discharge. This role involves providing patient and family-centered care within a fast-paced, acute care setting at an academic medical center.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate 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)). 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, 12% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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