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Madison, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist Clinician - Acute Care Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.18-$55.78/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, full time, day shift position, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday with, 8-hour shifts, between the hours of 7 AM - 6:30 PM, and a regular weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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

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 Pediatrics 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.

American Family Children’s Hospital

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Social Media - DO NOT REMOVE/AFCH Tour Music Version 12-2-2020 v1 1080p UWHealth. mp4] in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families.

American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level

IV NICU,

which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans that maximize functional outcomes for pediatric patients. Provide patient and family-centered care while actively participating in program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Clinician - Acute Care Pediatrics at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 633 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 46% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

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).

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%
Relocation assistance
16% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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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 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Benefits
Relocation Assistance