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Occupational Therapist, School Based

Gundersen Health System
Hillsboro, WI Part Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026

Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Job Highlights

  • Part time, 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
  • School-based Occupational Therapist role
  • Base pay: $35.68 - $53.36 per hour and up, based on years of experience

About this role

Join Emplify Health by Gundersen in Hillsboro as a School Based Occupational Therapist, where you will provide essential therapy services to support student health and development. This role offers a balanced part-time schedule within a collaborative and mission-driven health system. You will be part of a team dedicated to delivering compassionate care and fostering professional growth in a rural community setting.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services to students in school settings
  • Collaborate with educators, parents, and healthcare professionals to support student development and wellness
  • Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Adhere to professional and departmental policies and procedures
  • Engage personally with students to ensure compassionate care

What you will need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (minimum)
  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers
  • Current Wisconsin State Occupational Therapist license

What we offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, HSA/FSA
  • Substantial retirement contributions including 401(k) match and annual base contribution
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days for flexible time off
  • Professional development opportunities, tuition investment program, and access to a Career Development Center
  • Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and optional long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and colleague recognition programs

Our culture & values

At Emplify Health by Gundersen, we live our mission of empathy amplified through belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility. As part of a community of over 10,000 caregivers across seven hospitals and 65 clinics, you will contribute to fostering a culture of inclusion and compassion. Hillsboro offers a welcoming rural lifestyle with strong community values and access to outdoor recreation, supporting a balanced and fulfilling life.

Let's connect!

Megan Wopat, Manager of Human Resources
mjwopat@emplifyhealth.org | (608) 489-8106

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Megan Wopat

Recruiter Email Address:

MJWopat@emplifyhealth.org


We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $36 - $53

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