Occupational Therapist

Job DescriptionUW Health is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in Madison, Wisconsin.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: TherapyDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: StaffWork Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. One Saturday shift every 6 weeks. 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 remarkableJoin 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.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy RequiredWork Experience2 years prior relevant experience PreferredLicenses & CertificationsLicensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months RequiredOur Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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. View Full Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefitsUW Health Job ID #47279. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist - Adult Acute CareAbout UW HealthUW 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. BenefitsHoliday PayVision benefitsContinuing EducationSick payDental benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMedical benefitsSign-On bonus