Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Acute Care/Adult Coverage - University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

60% FTE, 24 hours/week. 8-hour day shift, 3 weekdays and rotational weekend (Saturday/Sunday) every 4 weeks. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Pay :

• This position may be eligible for a $2,400 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Make a positive impact in a patient's life as you help them heal through physical rehabilitation.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) with pediatric experience and experience/interest in the adult patient population to:

• Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex pediatric patients (infant to adolescent) in the acute care, inpatient rehab, and NICU settings.
• Provide coverage to other areas within the Acute Care Occupational Therapy Departments (adult population) when indicated based on patient/client demands.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based patient and family treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one's own practice and educate others.

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.
• 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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• Minimum - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Work Experience:

• Preferred - 2 years prior relevant experience.

Certifications:

• Minimum - Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, 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.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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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