Job Description

Occupational Therapist - $57K per year at UW Health summary:

An Occupational Therapist at UW Health provides direct patient care in an acute and critical care setting, developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans to improve patient functional outcomes. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, discharge planning, and participation in clinical education and professional development activities. The position requires licensure, certification, and a commitment to clinical excellence within a fast-paced hospital environment.

UW Health is seeking a Occupational Therapist for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts. Direct patient care, clinical and didactic education occur Monday Through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Quarterly weekend and annual holiday assignments. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

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Start your career in Occupational Therapy at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an Acute and Critical Care Occupational Therapy Fellow to:

• Become well versed in acute care occupational therapy with advanced clinical skills for evaluation, assessment, and treatment of various diagnoses in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist in appropriate discharge planning and goal setting for patients and families as a trusted advocate as they progress through their hospital stay.
• Participate in didactic learning modules to further growth and knowledge in a specialized setting.
• Challenge their own and other staff member’s clinical decision making through constructive feedback in didactic units and case presentations to advance the role of occupational therapy in acute care.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to carry out evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes for patients.
• Receive and modify practice patterns based on constructive feedback from mentors.

Prior to submitting an application, please refer to the detailed information found at: submit the following items with your application:

• Current resume/CV
• Cover letter detailing reason for application to the fellowship program.
• Statement essay of goals and objectives (1,000 words) for fellowship area of interest in acute and critical care occupational therapy along with areas of interest. Please include:
• Be prepared to answer the following questions:
  • Strengths and/or weaknesses that might influence participation in the program.
  • Two clinical experiences that will contribute to your ability to succeed in the program.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from former professor/mentor and one from previous/current employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Occupational Therapy Required
• Credentialed by National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) Required
• Must obtain NPI number prior to starting the fellowship program Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of prior relevant experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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.

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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UW Health Job ID #W37281. Posted job title: Acute and Critical Care Occupational Therapy Fellow

About UW Health

UW 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.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits

Keywords:

occupational therapy, acute care, critical care, patient rehabilitation, discharge planning, clinical education, multidisciplinary team, evidence-based treatment, therapeutic intervention, NBCOT certification

Job Tags

Holiday work, Work experience placement, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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