UW Health
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
1401 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
On-site
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday - Friday variable hrs 6am-4:30pm, one weekend day every 4 weeks with a flex day during that work week, one assigned holiday/yr. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.
You may be eligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus.
Join a collaborative team of occupational therapists dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life. At UW Health Northern Illinois, you'll work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals across acute care and outpatient settings, caring for a diverse patient population while developing expertise in evidence-based practice. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced therapist, you'll have opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth within a health system committed to innovation and excellence in patient care.
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
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Required
Work Experience
- Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and completes mandatory CEUs. Required
Licenses & Certifications
Current license from the Stat
e of Illinois or in the process of acquiring licensure per department policy. Required
- CPR certification. 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.