Occupational Therapist - Adult Acute Care
About The Position
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and help patients live their lives to the fullest by providing consultative and rehabilitative treatment services at University Hospital. This Occupational Therapist (OT) role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans, providing patient and family-centered care in a fast-paced, dynamic acute care environment at a nationally recognized academic medical center. The position requires demonstrating a high level of clinical excellence, autonomy, adaptability, and engagement, and a commitment to ongoing learning to advance clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities through peer mentorship, clinical education, and other learning opportunities. The OT will also take an active role in program development and quality improvement. UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, providing 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months
Nice To Haves
- 2 years prior relevant experience
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- $4,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
