Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, 40 hours per week, shifts scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with weekend rotation and annual holiday assignment.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay :

• This position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

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.

Education :

Minimum - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Preferred - Master's degree or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Work Experience :

Preferred - Two (2) years prior relevant experience in an acute care setting.

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) within three months of hire.

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.

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.

Job Description

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