Occupational Therapist - $58K per year

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a fellowship focused on hand and upper extremity care. The role offers exposure to didactic education, case presentations, and collaboration with board-certified surgeons.

You will treat pre- and post-operative upper extremity conditions, advance clinical reasoning, and coordinate care with multiple services. Competitive benefits include health/dental insurance, PTO, parental leave, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program in Occupational Therapy (Baccalaureate or higher).
• NBCOT certification required.
• Wisconsin OT licensure on hire; NPI number prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in didactic education to advance clinical reasoning in hand and upper extremity.
• Collaborate with surgeons and advanced practitioners on care plans.
• Treat a variety of pre- and post-operative hand/upper-extremity conditions; coordinate care across services.

Skills

NBCOT

NPI number

BLS within 3 months

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Help patients live their lives to the fullest.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow (OT) to:

Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in the hand and upper extremity.

Challenge your own clinical decision making through constructive feedback in didactic units, case presentations and scholarly inquiry.

Form alliances with patients and their families with the common goal of optimizing function following acute injuries, cumulative and non-traumatic injuries, and surgical procedures related to hand and upper extremity impairments.

Expand knowledge and interventional skills in lymphedema.

Collaborate on a weekly basis with advanced practitioners and board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons.

Treat a variety of pre- and post-operative upper extremity conditions while being mentored by staff.

Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.

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

Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Occupational Therapy Required

Credentialed by National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) Required

Must obtain NPI number prior to starting the fellowship program Required

Work Experience

1 year of 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 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.

East Madison Hospital– is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

UW Health Job ID #42493. Posted job title: Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.