Occupational Therapist/COTA-Limited Term - Rice Lake, WI
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $31.40 an hour, the middle half $29.72–$32.38, across 14 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $28.83 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).
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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.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Love Where You Work.
Dove Healthcare is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic rehabilitation team in Rice Lake!
This limited-term position is available from February through May 2027, with casual opportunities available to start immediately.
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 You'll Need - Occupational Therapist (OT)
- 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
What You'll Need - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- An associate's degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited college
- A current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 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.
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.
Join our team and make a difference-helping residents build independence, reach their goals, and enjoy the activities that make life meaningful!
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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