Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics

UW Health; Town of Middleton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide specialized care to children in outpatient settings. This role involves collaborative treatment planning with an interdisciplinary team and a commitment to ongoing professional development. The position is full-time with a varied schedule offering work-life balance and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement for continued education.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance

Paid time off and retirement plans

Flexible schedules for work-life balance

Tuition benefits eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• 2 years prior relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Wisconsin required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative treatment services to complex pediatric patients.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Create comprehensive patient and family treatment plans.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Evidence-based practice

Developmentally appropriate treatment

Continual learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Be part of something remarkable

Help make a difference in the lives of children.

We are seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to:

• Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex pediatric patients (infant to adolescent) in the outpatient and multi-disciplinary clinic settings.


• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based patient and family treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes.


• Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.


• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one's own practice and educate others.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.


• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.


• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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 Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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