Occupational Therapist - Chippewa Falls, WI
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $47.50 an hour, the middle half $44–$47.75, across 38 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $44.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Wisconsin: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Wisconsin issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Wisconsin license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Wisconsin license, apply to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for a license by endorsement ($75, by its own page): what Wisconsin asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Wisconsin requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational therapist license, from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
- Applicants with a current, active OT credential from another state (other than states the department lists as unavailable for reciprocity) apply by reciprocal licensure with a five-year practice history, verification of at least one active license sent directly by the other state board, a communicable diseases certification (Form 1229) and a passed open-book exam on Wisconsin statutes and code.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years by May 31 of odd-numbered years, with 24 continuing education points (hours) each two-year period, except in the first licensing period (Wis. Admin. Code ch. OT 3).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Wisconsin · Every state's rule
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About the job
Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Love Where You Work.
Dove Healthcare is looking for a passionate, licensed Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic rehabilitation team in Chippewa Falls!
Our Regional Vent Center is the only state-approved ventilator dependent skilled nursing center in the Chippewa Valley and one of only eight in Wisconsin.
Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for full-time employment!
New Graduate? Earn up to $10,000 over 5 years of employment. *Must have graduated within 12 months of application
Ready to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing work-life balance? At Dove Healthcare, you'll find a supportive team, a modern, spacious therapy gym equipped with the latest technology, and manageable productivity expectations that allow you to focus on what matters most: your patients.
Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate ready to launch your career, we'd love to meet you!
Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team
- Enhanced starting wage scale to recognize your skills and expertise
- State-of-the-art therapy gyms with modern equipment and technology
- Balanced productivity expectations that support quality patient care
- Less travel and a consistent caseload of inpatient and outpatient patients
- Opportunities to develop a specialty and expand your clinical skills
- Flexible scheduling to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- A supportive, collaborative team where your contributions make a difference
What We're Looking For
- A master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university (or a bachelor's degree for those grandfathered in)
- A current occupational therapist license in the State of Wisconsin
New graduates are encouraged to apply! Start your career in an environment where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
As part of the Dove Healthcare team, all employees enjoy competitive pay, career growth opportunities!
Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits packaging , including:
- Health and life insurance options (full-time employees only)
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution (full-time employees only)
- Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Benefits That Start on Your First Day
Your benefits begin on your date of hire, with opportunities to support your life both inside and outside of work:
- Paid time off accrual and bereavement pay
- Child care and tuition reimbursement
- Health club, weight loss, or gym membership reimbursement
- Scholarship and award opportunities
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral bonus up to $2,000!
About Dove Healthcare
Dove Healthcare is a trusted healthcare provider and community partner, consisting of eleven skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and six assisted living residences throughout Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Osseo, and Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Our services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, dialysis, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care.
We're committed to providing compassionate care and exceptional service to those who depend on us. Through high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect, we strive for excellence in everything we do.
Ready to take the next step in your occupational therapy career? Join a team where you can make a difference, develop your skills, and feel supported along the way!
Learn more at dovehealthcare.com.
Dove Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
From Dove Healthcare's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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