Occupational Therapist - Float

Work Schedule

100% FTE, full-time.

Day shift, Monday -Friday 8-4:30, one weekend day (Sat or Sun) every 4 weeks, one rotating holiday per year.

You will work at the UW Health 209 9th St Clinic, 1401 E STATE ST, 1625 S State St, 7180 Spring Brook, Ste 114

You may be eligible for a $20,000 sign on bonus

Join a collaborative team of occupational therapists dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life.

At UW Health Northern Illinois, you'll work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals across acute care and outpatient settings, caring for a diverse patient population while developing expertise in evidence-based practice.

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced therapist, you'll have opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth within a health system committed to innovation and excellence in patient care.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications



* Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Required


* Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and completes mandatory CEUs.

Required

Licenses & Certifications



* Current license from the State of Illinois per department policy.

An applicant for employment as an occupational therapist must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment.

An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired.

A new employee will not be allowed to work as an occupational therapist until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided.

Required


* Basic Life Support/CPR Certification.

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.

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