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Occupational Therapist

Wisconsin Gov
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
Apply for Job Job ID 17178 Location Madison Agency Health Services Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) is recruiting for a full-time Occupational Therapist. This position will typically work Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CWC provides short-term and long-term residential services to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential. CWC is located at 317 Knutson Drive on the north side of Madison.

CWC is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS .

We offer a team-oriented atmosphere and our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package , including:

  • 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.

  • Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.

  • Premium pension plan with at least a 6.95% employer match in 2025. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

  • Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.

  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
  • CWC also has a 24/7 fitness center, free parking, and is on the Madison Metro bus route.

Position Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct occupational therapy services to individuals residing at CWC who are intellectually disabled, developmentally disabled, or have experienced traumatic injuries or environmental insults. You will:

  • Provide the full array of occupational therapy (OT) services to individuals of all ages with various diagnoses and types of disabilities.

  • Demonstrate advanced level clinical occupational therapy skills, specializing in adults with developmental disabilities, with emphasis on enhancing an individual’s fine motor skills, eating, and activities of daily living (ADL).
  • Participate with the interdisciplinary team, unit, and department staff, assisting with the training of CWC professional and para-professional staff, occupational therapy students, providing assistance with information and training to community personnel, and providing therapy services for the "Work Injury Management Program".

Salary Information

The starting salary is $39.00 to $44.21/hour (approximately $81,100 to $92,000 annually), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. These positions are in pay schedule and range 11/03.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to these positions will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by CWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have both of the following:

  • Certification or eligible for certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) . Applicant must be certified within 3 months of hire.

  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services . Applicant must be licensed within 3 months of hire.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

  • Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

  • Experience providing occupational therapy treatment and developing treatment plans such as social skills, cognitive and functional deficits, ADLs, sensory processing needs, etc.

How To Apply

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Helpful Information:

  • Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.

  • You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.

  • Please monitor your email for communications related this position.

  • Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

  • If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs .

  • For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jacque Strook in Human Resources at Jacqueline.Strook@dhs.wisconsin.gov .

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is March 4, 2025, by 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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