Occupational Therapist - Float

UW Health
$36.99 - $55.49 / hr
tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Rockford
209 9th Street (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2026
Work Schedule 100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, Monday -Friday 8-4:30, one weekend day (Sat or Sun) every 4 weeks, one rotating holiday per year. You will work at the UW Health 209 9th St Clinic. 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 Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Required Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and completes mandatory CEUs. Required Licenses & Certifications Current license from the State of Illinois per department policy. An applicant for employment as an occupational therapist must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as an occupational therapist until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required Basic Life Support/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. Job Description UW Northern Illinois benefits