Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Full Time

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Clinical skills

Communication

Independent work

Professional development

Educación

OT degree (accredited program)

Masters/Doctorate in OT (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1089 Acute Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation’s Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

Overview of Unit/Department
Acute Care at Cox South Hospital’s main campus is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where therapists make a meaningful impact every day. Working across units like the ICU and medical-surgical floors, you’ll gain diverse clinical experience while continuing to grow your skills. We offer a strong mentorship program to support new graduates and those new to acute care, along with a collaborative culture where teamwork is key. It’s a great place to learn, feel supported, and build a rewarding career.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Clinical Ladder up to $4,000

Job Summary

An Occupational Therapist assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning in an inpatient setting. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated. Responsible for planning and implementing prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for communication of care to patient care team regarding, treatment, equipment, discharge, and next level of care. An Occupational Therapist assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated. Responsible to plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy

Experience:

• No prior experience required

Skills:

• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
• Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required:Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)