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Occupational Therapist (Inpatient)

UW Health·Rockford, Illinois

$51 - $51/hr·Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide occupational therapy services within the NICU at the UW Health Women and Children's Hospital. Maintain a varied per diem schedule to support patient needs.

Work Schedule

Per Diem, varied schedule in the NICU as needed. You will work at the UW Health Women and Children's Hospital.

Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including

PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and completes mandatory CEUs as required. Required
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Required
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • CPR certification. Required
  • Current license from the State of Illinois or in the process of acquiring licensure per department policy. 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.

Job Description

[https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=13899&entityid=3&p=UWH]

UW Northern Illinois benefits [https://legacy.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/1-benefit-information/Total Rewards at UW Health UWNI 2.pdf]

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a current Illinois state license. CPR certification and completion of mandatory CEUs are required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Occupational Therapy
  • NICU Care

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$51 - $51/hr
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

UW Health

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Salary listed on 454 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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