Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, 40 hours per week. 8 hour shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Weekend and Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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 to:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and optimize discharge.
• Commit to on-going learning to advance their clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities through peer mentorship, clinical education, and other learning opportunities.
• 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.

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. Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator is required within three months of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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.

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