Occupational Therapist - Adult, Critical Care

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Weekend pay differential

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks an Occupational Therapist—Acute Care—to join a dynamic, fast-paced hospital team. On-site duties include developing evidence-based plans and advancing patient discharge goals within an academic medical center.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing learning, and contributions to program development, while offering a comprehensive benefits package and generous professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Wisconsin upon hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create evidence based treatment plans.
• Provide patient and family centered care in a fast paced acute care setting.
• Demonstrate clinical excellence, autonomy, adaptability and engagement.
• Commit to ongoing learning through mentorship and clinical education.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Clinical excellence

Lifelong learning

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Adult, Critical Care

Madison, WI, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Work Schedule: This is a full-time, day shift position. Weekly work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8-4:30pm. Regular weekend rotation and annual holiday assignment. When working you will be onsite at University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI.

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
• Weekend pay differential

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 Critical 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.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792, US (On-site)
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)
• Job Function Rehabilitation and Therapy Services