Travel OT Jobs Wisconsin 2026
Occupational Therapist Assignments — UW Health, Froedtert, Aurora BayCare, Children's Wisconsin
Wisconsin OT travel market spans two academic Level I trauma centers, the highest hand therapy surgical volume in the Midwest (Aurora BayCare), Children's Wisconsin pediatric OT, and a northwoods rural HPSA shortage commanding a 15–25% geographic premium. No OT interstate compact — plan 6–10 weeks for Wisconsin DSPS licensure.
No OT Interstate Compact — Wisconsin Requires a Separate State License
Wisconsin does not participate in any OT licensure compact as of 2026. You must obtain a Wisconsin OT license through the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before starting any assignment. Processing: 6–10 weeks, fee: $75–$150. An OT Licensure Compact (OTLC) is in national development but Wisconsin has not enacted enabling legislation. Apply early — endorsement from another state license is supported but does not bypass state processing timelines.
Wisconsin OT Travel Market Overview — 2026
$1,800–$2,800/wk
Pay Range
SNF to northern rural HPSA
6–10 weeks
License Timeline
Wisconsin DSPS — no compact
Hand Therapy
Top Demand Setting
Aurora BayCare; CHT premium
Wisconsin's travel OT market is shaped by three distinct demand drivers that rarely overlap: urban academic acute care (UW Health in Madison and Froedtert/MCW in Milwaukee — complex hospital OT requiring 2+ years acute care or IRF experience); regional orthopedic and hand therapy (Aurora BayCare in Green Bay and Advocate Aurora statewide — Wisconsin's highest hand therapy volume); and northern rural HPSA shortage (northwoods counties with sole-community OT positions at premium rates).
Unlike states with an OT compact, every Wisconsin assignment requires a state-specific license. This creates a natural barrier that reduces competition from travel OTs who have not planned ahead — giving CatSol-placed OTs with pre-obtained Wisconsin licenses an advantage in facility selection and start-date flexibility. The 6–10 week DSPS processing time is the single most important logistics factor in Wisconsin OT travel planning.
Wisconsin's geography divides the OT market into three corridors: the Milwaukee metro (largest volume — Froedtert, Children's Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora flagship facilities); the Madison corridor (UW Health academic center, Dane County and surrounding communities); and the Fox Valley / Green Bay corridor (Aurora BayCare hand therapy epicenter, plus the Appleton/Oshkosh SNF and home health belt stretching to the Door Peninsula). Northern Wisconsin operates as a fourth, distinct HPSA market commanding its own premium pay structure.
| City / Region | Primary Facilities | Top OT Setting | Weekly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Froedtert, Children's Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora | Acute Care, IRF, Pediatric | $2,000–$2,500/wk |
| Madison | UW Health (Level I trauma) | Acute Care, Organ Transplant OT | $2,000–$2,500/wk |
| Green Bay | Aurora BayCare Medical Center | Hand Therapy, Ortho OT | $2,000–$2,600/wk |
| Wausau | Aspirus Health | Acute Care, SNF | $1,900–$2,300/wk |
| La Crosse | Gundersen Health, Mayo Clinic HS | Acute Care, Outpatient | $1,900–$2,300/wk |
| Appleton / Fox Valley | ThedaCare, Ascension | SNF, Home Health, Outpatient | $1,800–$2,200/wk |
| Northern WI (Rhinelander, Hayward, Eagle River) | Aspirus, sole-community SNFs | SNF, Home Health — HPSA | $2,200–$2,800/wk |
Wisconsin OT Income Tax vs. Competing States
Wisconsin uses a graduated income tax with 4 brackets (3.54%–7.65%). Most travel OTs with taxable wages of $35,000–$55,000/year land in the 5.3% or 6.27% bracket. The key strategy: maximize tax-free housing and meal stipends to reduce your taxable base. A well-structured $2,200/week package can achieve an effective WI tax rate of 4–5%, making Wisconsin more competitive than Minnesota and on par with Michigan.
| State | Income Tax | Notes for Travel OTs |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3.54–7.65% | Graduated; stipend strategy needed |
| Michigan | 4.25% flat | Moderate flat — more predictable |
| Indiana | 3.05% flat | Lower Midwest |
| Tennessee | 0% | No income tax — highest take-home |
| Minnesota | 5.35–9.85% | Even higher — WI competes well |
| Illinois | 4.95% flat | Lower than WI upper bracket; Chicago market |
Tax rates are 2026 estimates. Consult a travel healthcare tax professional for your specific situation.
Why Travel OTs Choose Wisconsin
From Level I academic trauma centers to northwoods HPSA sole-community positions, Wisconsin has diverse high-paying OT travel opportunities.
Aurora BayCare Hand Therapy Volume
Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay and the Advocate Aurora orthopedic network across Wisconsin have high surgical volumes for hand and upper extremity cases. CHT-certified OTs earn $2,000–$2,600/week treating post-surgical patients: flexor tendon repairs, carpal tunnel release, radius fractures, TFCC repairs, and crush injuries. Hand therapy is Wisconsin's highest-volume OT niche.
UW Health & Froedtert — Academic Acute OT
UW Health (Madison) and Froedtert/MCW (Milwaukee) are Wisconsin's two academic Level I trauma centers with the most complex OT caseloads: stroke, TBI, SCI, organ transplant, and oncology rehabilitation. Froedtert runs the largest IRF program in Milwaukee. Academic OT travel at these facilities requires 2+ years acute care or IRF experience.
Northern WI Rural Premium — $2,200–$2,800/wk
Wisconsin's northwoods counties (Vilas, Forest, Oneida, Price, Iron, Ashland) are federal HPSA shortage areas for OT. Sole-community OT positions in Rhinelander, Hayward, Eagle River, and Ironwood pay $2,200–$2,800/week — 15–25% above Madison rates. Winter sports injuries (skiing, snowmobiling) add seasonal acute OT demand. Long-term contracts (26 weeks+) are standard.
Stipend Strategy for WI Graduated Tax
Wisconsin's graduated income tax (up to 7.65%) can be mitigated with a well-structured travel package. Maximizing tax-free housing and meal stipends (GSA per-diem based) reduces your taxable base significantly. A $2,200/week gross package structured with $800 taxable + $1,400 tax-free stipends results in a WI effective tax rate closer to 4–5% — making Wisconsin competitive with flat-tax Midwest states.
Key Wisconsin OT Facilities & Demand Drivers
Understanding where Wisconsin's OT travel demand originates helps you target the right contracts and settings.
UW Health (University of Wisconsin) — Madison
Level I TraumaWisconsin's only Level I trauma center and premier academic medical center. Acute care OT spans stroke, TBI, SCI, organ transplant (kidney, liver, heart — UW is a major transplant center), and oncology. IRF: stroke and TBI functional independence programs. Complex trauma caseloads create consistent OT travel demand. Requires 2+ years acute care or IRF experience.
Froedtert Hospital / Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) — Milwaukee
Level I Trauma + IRFSoutheast Wisconsin's academic Level I trauma center. Acute care OT: stroke, TBI, orthopedic trauma. Milwaukee's largest inpatient rehab program (IRF). MCW Cancer Center: oncology OT including cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema management, and CIPN treatment. Hand therapy at Froedtert's high-volume orthopedic surgery program.
Children's Wisconsin (Children's Hospital of Wisconsin) — Milwaukee
Pediatric SpecialtyLevel IV NICU on site. Pediatric OT: sensory processing disorders, fine motor development, autism spectrum disorder, complex feeding therapy (dysphagia, tube-dependent children), NICU developmental OT, and school re-entry programs post-hospitalization. Wisconsin's primary pediatric OT travel destination.
Aurora BayCare Medical Center / Advocate Aurora Health — Green Bay & Milwaukee
Hand Therapy LeaderWisconsin's largest health system. Aurora BayCare has a major orthopedic surgery program in northeast Wisconsin — the state's highest hand therapy OT volume. CHT-certified OTs command $2,000–$2,600/week. Post-surgical specialties: carpal tunnel release, trigger finger, radius fractures, TFCC repairs, flexor tendon, crush injuries, and upper extremity reconstruction.
Aspirus Health — Wausau & Northern Wisconsin
Mid-State RegionalRegional health system serving central and northern Wisconsin including Wausau, Rhinelander, and the Ironwood (UP Michigan border) area. Acute care and SNF OT. Bridge to northern Wisconsin HPSA shortage communities. Rural OT demand from agricultural and outdoor recreation injuries.
Gundersen Health / Mayo Clinic Health System — La Crosse & Western Wisconsin
Western WI AcademicGundersen Health is the regional academic center for western Wisconsin and northeast Iowa. Mayo Clinic Health System operates multiple Wisconsin sites (Eau Claire, La Crosse) with growing OT travel demand. Acute care, SNF, and outpatient OT. Western Wisconsin OT market is smaller than Milwaukee/Madison but offers strong pay and lower cost of living.
Wisconsin OT Travel Pay by Setting (2026)
Pay ranges reflect total weekly package (taxable base + tax-free stipends). Actual offers vary by facility, shift, and experience.
| Setting | Weekly Pay | Demand | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern WI Rural / Sole-Community | $2,200–$2,800/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | HPSA; northwoods counties; 15–25% premium |
| Hand Therapy (CHT preferred) | $2,000–$2,600/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Aurora BayCare ortho surgery volume |
| Acute Care / Hospital OT | $2,000–$2,500/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | UW Health, Froedtert, Advocate Aurora |
| IRF / Inpatient Rehab | $1,900–$2,400/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Froedtert IRF, UW Health stroke/TBI |
| Home Health OT | $1,900–$2,400/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Aging rural WI population; OASIS |
| Pediatric OT | $1,800–$2,300/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Children's Wisconsin; autism, feeding |
| SNF / Long-Term Care | $1,800–$2,300/wk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High WI Medicare SNF volume |
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Submit Your OT ProfileWisconsin OT License — Step-by-Step Guide (No Compact)
Because Wisconsin has no OT interstate compact, every travel OT must obtain a Wisconsin state license before starting an assignment. Here is the complete process through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).
Application Steps
- 1Create a DSPS Online Account: Go to dsps.wi.gov and create an account in the online licensing system. Wisconsin uses a state portal (not a national platform) — create your account early.
- 2Submit Endorsement Application: Select "Occupational Therapist — Endorsement" (if licensed in another state). Upload your NBCOT OTR/L certification, current state license verification, and transcripts if your school is not ACOTE-accredited.
- 3Verification of Primary License: Your current state must send a license verification directly to Wisconsin DSPS. Use your home-state licensing board's online verification system. This is often the slowest step — initiate it on day 1.
- 4Pay Application Fee: Wisconsin OT license fee: $75–$150 (endorsement). Pay online via DSPS portal. Fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome.
- 5Processing & Approval: DSPS processing time: 6–10 weeks from complete application. Status updates via DSPS portal. Expedited processing is not available for OT endorsements. Some applications complete in 4–5 weeks if all materials are submitted simultaneously.
- 6License Issued: Wisconsin OT license is issued for a 2-year cycle. Renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education. License is state-specific — does not grant practice rights in other states.
Key Facts
CatSol License Support
CatSol's credentialing team tracks your Wisconsin DSPS application status and coordinates your contract start date around the license timeline. We've placed OTs at Wisconsin facilities and know the DSPS process inside and out. Start your Wisconsin license application as soon as you identify a target contract — 6–10 weeks is not a lot of buffer.
Wisconsin Home Health & Pediatric OT — Growing Markets
Home Health OT — Wisconsin's Aging Rural Population
Wisconsin's large aging rural population — particularly in the Fox Valley corridor (Appleton, Oshkosh, Green Bay), the Chippewa Valley, and the Mississippi River bluff communities — drives sustained home health OT demand. Wisconsin ranks among the top Midwest states for per-capita Medicare home health utilization, creating a stable and growing travel OT market.
Home health OT in Wisconsin centers on OASIS documentation (proficiency required — most agencies require prior OASIS experience), home modification assessments (grab bars, ramp access, bathroom safety for rural farmhouses and older housing stock), adaptive equipment training, and caregiver education for family members managing elderly or post-acute patients in rural homes often distant from outpatient services.
Wisconsin home health OT pays $1,900–$2,400/week. The flexibility of home health — generally no weekend requirement, self-managed schedule — appeals to travel OTs who prioritize work-life balance. Productivity expectations (visit counts) vary significantly by agency; clarify this before accepting an offer.
Key Home Health Markets: Fox Valley (Appleton/Oshkosh/Green Bay corridor), Milwaukee metro, Madison suburbs, Chippewa Valley, La Crosse region.
Pediatric OT — Children's Wisconsin & School-Based
Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is the state's primary pediatric OT travel destination. The hospital runs Level IV NICU developmental OT, complex feeding therapy for tube-dependent children (G-tube, NG-tube transition, severe oral aversion, pharyngeal dysphagia), sensory processing programs, and school re-entry OT for children post-hospitalization.
Beyond Children's Wisconsin, the state has significant pediatric OT demand in autism spectrum disorder therapy. Wisconsin has a higher-than-average ASD prevalence and a shortage of pediatric OTs trained in sensory integration (Ayres Sensory Integration certification is a significant differentiator for travel pediatric OT placement in Wisconsin clinics).
School-based OT travel in Wisconsin is seasonal (August–June contracts) and pays $1,800–$2,200/week. Wisconsin school districts — particularly Milwaukee Public Schools, Madison Metro, and rural northern districts — have consistent travel OT demand. IEP documentation, fine motor skill development, handwriting programs (Handwriting Without Tears), and assistive technology (AAC devices) are core school OT competencies Wisconsin districts seek.
Pediatric OT pays $1,800–$2,300/week in Wisconsin. NICU and complex feeding experience earns the upper end of this range at Children's Wisconsin.
SNF OT in Wisconsin — High Medicare Volume, Statewide Demand
Wisconsin has one of the highest SNF bed counts per capita in the Midwest, driven by the state's large aging rural population and strong Medicare utilization. SNF OT travel in Wisconsin pays $1,800–$2,300/week — lower than acute care but with more consistent availability and often more predictable hours.
Wisconsin SNF OT caseloads: post-surgical hip and knee replacement OT (ADL training, adaptive equipment, home assessment), stroke and CVA OT (upper extremity motor recovery, cognitive rehabilitation, IADLs), COPD and CHF (energy conservation, dyspnea management), and dementia care OT (cognitive stimulation, safe environment assessment, caregiver training).
High-demand SNF OT markets in Wisconsin: Milwaukee metro (highest density of SNFs statewide), Fox Valley corridor (Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac), Green Bay area, and rural northern Wisconsin communities where SNFs are often the only post-acute care setting available. Northern Wisconsin SNF OTs often earn HPSA premiums on top of base SNF rates.
Hand Therapy in Wisconsin — Aurora BayCare & CHT Premium
Wisconsin is the Midwest's leading destination for hand therapy travel OTs, driven by Aurora BayCare Medical Center's high-volume orthopedic surgery program in Green Bay and the broader Advocate Aurora Health network across the state. Travel OTs with a CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) credential or 3+ years of dedicated hand therapy experience command $2,000–$2,600/week — the highest non-rural OT specialty rate in Wisconsin.
Aurora BayCare's orthopedic surgery volumes support a full spectrum of post-surgical hand OT: flexor tendon repairs (zone 2 and distal zone repairs requiring precise protocol-driven therapy), carpal tunnel release (both open and endoscopic — high volume), radius and ulna fractures (ORIF post-surgical OT, casting, splinting, scar management), TFCC repairs and debridement, trigger finger release, Dupuytren's contracture release, and complex crush injury rehabilitation.
Beyond Aurora BayCare, Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee runs a high-volume hand and upper extremity surgery program tied to the Medical College of Wisconsin orthopedic residency — creating consistent travel OT demand for hand therapy coverage during vacancies and volume surges.
Dairy Farming — Wisconsin's Unique OT Niche
Wisconsin's identity as America's Dairyland creates a hand and upper extremity OT niche unique in the Midwest. Dairy farming generates high rates of repetitive strain injuries — shoulder (rotator cuff), wrist (TFCC, de Quervain's tenosynovitis), and carpal tunnel from repetitive milking and equipment operation. Farm accident trauma — PTO entanglement, machinery crush injuries, tractor rollovers — creates acute upper extremity OT caseloads in rural Wisconsin hospitals.
Occupational health OT and work hardening programs serve dairy and agricultural workers returning to physically demanding farm labor. Travel OTs with work hardening or industrial OT experience find a niche market in rural Wisconsin communities — Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, and the Fox Valley corridor — that is underserved by local OT staffing.
CHT Credential — Is It Required?
A CHT is strongly preferred but not universally required for Wisconsin hand therapy travel contracts. Aurora BayCare positions and Froedtert hand OT contracts typically prefer CHT or specify minimum 2–3 years dedicated hand therapy experience as an equivalent. Non-CHT OTs with documented hand therapy experience can still qualify, but CHT credentials shift your negotiating position by $200–$400/week on package offers. If you're eligible to sit for the CHT exam (4,000+ hours in hand therapy), Wisconsin's market makes it worth pursuing before your next contract cycle.
Northern Wisconsin Rural OT — HPSA Premium & Northwoods Life
Wisconsin's northwoods is the highest-paying OT travel geography in the state — and one of the most rewarding lifestyle destinations in the Midwest for travel clinicians who enjoy outdoor living.
HPSA Shortage Counties
These northwoods counties are federal Health Professional Shortage Areas for occupational therapy — creating the highest OT geographic premium in Wisconsin:
- •Vilas County — Eagle River, Minocqua, Three Lakes
- •Forest County — Crandon, Laona
- •Oneida County — Rhinelander, Tomahawk
- •Price County — Phillips, Park Falls
- •Iron County — Hurley, Mercer
- •Ashland County — Ashland, Mellen (Lake Superior shore)
Pay & Contract Details
Seasonal Demand — Winter Sports OT
Wisconsin's northwoods is a major winter tourism destination: downhill skiing at Rib Mountain (Wausau), Granite Peak, and Whitecap Mountains; snowmobiling on Wisconsin's 25,000-mile trail system (the most extensive in the US); ice fishing on thousands of northwoods lakes. December through March brings a surge in orthopedic acute OT demand — wrist fractures (Colles', Smith's), shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries (OT for upper extremity function post-op), and snowmobile trauma (hand, wrist, facial injuries). Travel OTs who time their contracts for the December–March window often find acute care and outpatient OT positions available at premium rates above the base HPSA pay.
Northwoods Lifestyle for Travel OTs
Northern Wisconsin offers travel clinicians a lifestyle that urban contracts simply cannot match: direct lakefront cabin rentals (often below $800/month off-season — well below your tax-free housing stipend), year-round outdoor recreation, low cost of living, and a tight-knit community feel in small towns. The Northwoods is genuinely remote — Rhinelander is 2.5 hours from Green Bay — which is exactly why facilities pay a geographic premium. Travel OTs who value outdoor living (kayaking, fishing, hiking the Northwoods Ice Age Trail, skiing) and are comfortable with rural solo practice often extend multiple times and make northern Wisconsin a recurring destination in their travel rotation.
Wisconsin OT Practice Environment — What to Expect
Documentation & EMR Systems
Wisconsin's major health systems use Epic as the primary EMR — UW Health, Froedtert/MCW, and Advocate Aurora are all Epic shops. Travel OTs with existing Epic proficiency can typically get up to speed within the first week of orientation. Children's Wisconsin also uses Epic. Aspirus Health uses Cerner. Smaller rural SNFs and home health agencies may use PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or Kinnser — familiarity with these platforms is a plus for SNF and home health travel OT candidates.
Wisconsin's acute care facilities generally have structured OT orientation programs (2–5 days depending on facility) that cover documentation templates, department workflows, and system-specific protocols. Travel OTs in acute care will complete competency sign-offs before independent practice — typically within the first 1–2 weeks of the contract.
Supervision & Ratio Standards
Wisconsin state law permits OTs to supervise COTAs and OT students. Wisconsin does not have an OT-to-patient ratio law, but facility-specific productivity standards govern caseload expectations. In Wisconsin acute care hospitals, OT productivity targets typically range from 75–85% direct patient care time. IRF settings follow CMS's 15-hours-per-week therapy intensity requirement.
SNF OT in Wisconsin operates under PPS/PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model) reimbursement. Travel OTs in Wisconsin SNFs should be familiar with PDPM classification, functional status documentation for Section GG, and the transition away from RUG-based minute counting. Wisconsin's Department of Health Services also conducts periodic SNF surveys — travel OTs may be onsite during survey periods.
Cost of Living in Wisconsin for Travel OTs
Milwaukee
1BR apartment: $950–$1,400/mo. Lower east side and Wauwatosa neighborhoods near Froedtert. Housing stipend typically covers 60–80% of rent at mid-range apartments.
Madison
1BR apartment: $1,100–$1,600/mo. University area commands premium. Near-west side and Middleton are more affordable near UW Health. Big Ten college town energy.
Northern WI (Rhinelander, Hayward)
Cabin / furnished rental: $600–$1,100/mo. Housing stipend typically exceeds actual rent by $300–$500/month — effective additional tax-free income. Very low overall cost of living.
Wisconsin Travel OT — Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel OTs make in Wisconsin?
Travel OTs in Wisconsin earn $1,800–$2,800/week depending on setting and location. Northern Wisconsin rural sole-community OTs in federal HPSA shortage areas earn $2,200–$2,800/week — the highest rates in the state. CHT-certified hand therapy OTs earn $2,000–$2,600/week at Aurora BayCare and Advocate Aurora. Acute care hospital OTs at UW Health and Froedtert earn $2,000–$2,500/week. Home health and SNF OTs average $1,800–$2,400/week. Wisconsin's graduated income tax (up to 7.65%) can be significantly offset with a well-structured tax-free stipend package.
Is there an OT compact for Wisconsin?
No. No OT interstate compact (OTLC) is active in Wisconsin as of 2026. A separate Wisconsin OT license is required through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). The NBCOT OTR/L certification supports endorsement applications but does not replace the state license. Processing takes 6–10 weeks with a $75–$150 fee. An OT Licensure Compact is in development nationally but Wisconsin has not enacted enabling legislation as of 2026. Plan ahead — apply for your Wisconsin license well before your target contract start date.
What is the northern Wisconsin OT shortage?
Wisconsin's northwoods counties — Vilas, Forest, Oneida, Price, Iron, and Ashland — are federal Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) for occupational therapy. Communities including Rhinelander, Hayward, Eagle River, Minocqua, and Ironwood have persistent OT vacancies in SNFs, home health, and hospital outpatient settings. Travel OTs filling these sole-community positions earn $2,200–$2,800/week — 15–25% above Madison and Milwaukee metro rates. Winter tourism (downhill skiing, snowmobiling) adds a seasonal spike in orthopedic OT demand from December through March.
What OT settings are most in demand in Wisconsin?
Hand therapy (Aurora BayCare and Advocate Aurora high surgical volumes — CHT preferred); acute care (UW Health Level I trauma in Madison, Froedtert Level I trauma in Milwaukee — TBI, stroke, organ transplant); IRF (Froedtert Milwaukee IRF and UW Health stroke/TBI programs); pediatric (Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee — autism, sensory processing, NICU developmental, complex feeding); home health (aging rural Wisconsin population, OASIS documentation); SNF (high Wisconsin Medicare volume statewide); northern rural sole-community (HPSA premium, long-term contracts).
What Wisconsin cities hire the most travel OTs?
Milwaukee is the largest market (Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora — Level I trauma and IRF). Madison is the academic center (UW Health — Level I trauma, organ transplant, stroke/TBI). Green Bay has Aurora BayCare for hand therapy and orthopedic OT. Wausau has Aspirus Health as the mid-state regional center. La Crosse has Gundersen Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for western Wisconsin. Eau Claire has a growing Mayo Clinic Health System OT market. Northern Wisconsin communities — Rhinelander, Hayward, Eagle River — pay the highest geographic premiums.
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CatSol places travel OTs at UW Health, Froedtert, Aurora BayCare, Children's Wisconsin, Aspirus, and northern Wisconsin HPSA communities. Our recruiters know which facilities are actively sourcing — including unlisted positions.
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