Occupational Therapist - Adult Acute Care at UW Health

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational therapy, Acute care, Patient care, Treatment planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Clinical excellence, Program development, Quality improvement, Basic Life Support, Rehabilitative treatment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work 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 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 (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. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required Work Experience * 2 years prior relevant experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications * Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months 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. East Madison Hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/zImages for Social Media - DO NOT REMOVE/East Madison Hospital tour video HR 1849800-24 .mp4] – 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 Description [https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=4892&entityid=3&p=UWH] UW Hospital and Clinics benefits [https://www.uwhealth.org/files/uwhealth/careers-assets/benefits/HR-110695-17-Benefits-Flier-for-UWHC-Employees.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans and provide patient-centered care in an acute care setting. They will also participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing clinical education.