Occupational Therapist - Spooner, WI
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 Spooner!
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!
New graduate? Earn up to $10,000 over 5 years of employment. *Must have graduated within 12 months of application*
Schedule Details
- part-time; approximately 25 hours per week
- flexible scheduling available
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.
Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits packaging, including
- Health and life insurance options (full-time employees only)
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance (full and part-time benefit eligible)
- 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 (full and part-time benefit eligible)
Your 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
- Childcare with up to 20% off and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/per yr
- Health club, weight loss, or gym membership reimbursement
- Scholarship and award opportunities
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral bonus up to $2,000!
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.
Join our team and make a difference-Join our team and make a difference-one patient, one relationship, and one moment of care at a time!
About Dove Healthcare
Dove Healthcare consists of eleven skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and six assisted living residences in Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Osseo, and Rice Lake.
Our core services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, dialysis, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, as well as senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all.
For more information, please visit dovehealthcare.com.
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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