Pediatric Occupational Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Wisconsin
Pediatric occupational therapist jobs in Wisconsin span hospital systems like Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee, UW Health in Madison, and Marshfield Clinic Health System across the state. School districts, early intervention programs, and pediatric outpatient clinics in Green Bay and Appleton also hire regularly. Several of these employers have sponsored visas for qualified occupational therapists.
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$35.92 - $53.88
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
HSHS/Prevea is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient pediatrics team. Ideal candidates are patient-focused, mission-driven therapists looking for an opportunity to improve patients’ independence, participation, and overall functional performance through therapeutic interventions.
Qualified candidates will possess experience in pediatric therapy and demonstrate the ability to provide care across a broad spectrum of clinical areas, including but not limited to developmental, neurological, orthopedic, sensory-processing, and fine motor conditions. The role requires clinical proficiency and adaptability in treating pediatric patients across all age groups, from infancy through adolescence, with a wide range of diagnoses and functional abilities.
The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, coordinated, and high-quality care.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Outpatient Pediatrics
- Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
- Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, clinic hours 7am-5:30pm (8 or 10 hour shifts available) no weekends or on call
- Facility: Prevea
- Locations: Green Bay Area
- Compensation that aligns with your experience
We are open to offering full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities.
For more questions contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org
Education Qualifications
Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
Experience Qualifications
N/A
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
IL: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been authorized to practice by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
WI: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been issued a temporary licensure to practice and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits:
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
Pay Range:
$35.92 - $53.88
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
HSHS/Prevea is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient pediatrics team. Ideal candidates are patient-focused, mission-driven therapists looking for an opportunity to improve patients’ independence, participation, and overall functional performance through therapeutic interventions.
Qualified candidates will possess experience in pediatric therapy and demonstrate the ability to provide care across a broad spectrum of clinical areas, including but not limited to developmental, neurological, orthopedic, sensory-processing, and fine motor conditions. The role requires clinical proficiency and adaptability in treating pediatric patients across all age groups, from infancy through adolescence, with a wide range of diagnoses and functional abilities.
The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, coordinated, and high-quality care.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Outpatient Pediatrics
- Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
- Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, clinic hours 7am-5:30pm (8 or 10 hour shifts available) no weekends or on call
- Facility: Prevea
- Locations: Green Bay Area
- Compensation that aligns with your experience
We are open to offering full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities.
For more questions contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org
Education Qualifications
Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
Experience Qualifications
N/A
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
IL: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been authorized to practice by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
WI: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been issued a temporary licensure to practice and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits:
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Job Roles in Wisconsin
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Which companies sponsor visas for pediatric occupational therapists in Wisconsin?
Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee, UW Health in Madison, and Marshfield Clinic Health System are among the larger Wisconsin employers with histories of sponsoring occupational therapists. Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health also operate across the state. School-based therapy staffing agencies contracted by Wisconsin public school districts have sponsored roles as well, particularly for therapists filling gaps in rural counties.
Which visa types realistically apply to pediatric occupational therapist roles in Wisconsin?
The H-1B visa applies if the employer treats the role as a specialty occupation requiring a degree in occupational therapy. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA Occupational Therapist category, provided they hold the required degree or license. F-1 students with an occupational therapy degree can use OPT for up to 12 months post-graduation. J-1 visa is possible through a designated exchange sponsor. All pathways require a valid Wisconsin OT license.
How to find pediatric occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for pediatric occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin. The platform lists employers with verified sponsorship filing history, so you can focus on organizations that have actually sponsored OT roles rather than applying broadly. Filter by Wisconsin to surface relevant openings at hospital systems, pediatric clinics, and school-based programs across Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and smaller communities.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most pediatric occupational therapist sponsorship jobs?
Milwaukee leads the state given the presence of Children's Wisconsin and several large hospital networks. Madison is a strong market anchored by UW Health and the University of Wisconsin's occupational therapy program, which generates both clinical demand and hiring pipelines. Green Bay and Appleton in the Fox Valley region have growing pediatric clinic networks. Marshfield and Wausau see demand through Marshfield Clinic's regional reach into central Wisconsin.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for pediatric OTs in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires occupational therapists to hold an active state license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services before practicing, and most employers require this before or shortly after hire. Candidates coming from abroad typically need NBCOT certification as a prerequisite for licensure. Rural areas across northern and central Wisconsin face persistent OT shortages, which can make employers in those regions more willing to pursue sponsorship to fill pediatric roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored pediatric occupational therapist jobs in Wisconsin?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.