Acute Care OT — Mentorship & Sign-On Bonus

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

PTO up to 80 hours

Clinical ladder up to $4,000

Medical, Vision, Dental + 401(k) match

Job summary

An Occupational Therapist at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO provides inpatient rehabilitation to help patients minimize disability and regain independence. You’ll work across units like ICU and medical-surgical floors, contributing to comprehensive care plans and ongoing patient education.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program and Missouri licensure; a mentorship program supports new graduates, with strong team collaboration and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure in Missouri for Occupational Therapy is required.
• No prior experience required; advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient OT services to minimize disability and increase independence.
• Collaborate with ICU and medical-surgical teams to plan care.
• Develop prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation plans including goal setting and discharge planning.
• Communicate care plans, treatment progress, and next steps with the patient care team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Independent work

Professional development

Education

OT degree (accredited program)

Masters/Doctorate in OT (preferred)

Job description

An Occupational Therapist at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO provides inpatient rehabilitation to help patients minimize disability and regain independence. You’ll work across units like ICU and medical-surgical floors, contributing to comprehensive care plans and ongoing patient education.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program and Missouri licensure; a mentorship program supports new graduates, with strong team collaboration and a path for professional growth.