Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - PRN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with Employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Acute Therapy South unit. The role supports patients across ICU and medical-surgical areas, focusing on improving mobility, reducing pain, and increasing independence.

New graduates are welcome. The position offers mentorship, a team-based culture, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and work-life balance in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Masters or Doctorate in OT preferred.
• Active Missouri licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Help patients minimize disability and improve independence.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services.
• Provide counseling and orientation to improve mobility and strength.
• Collaborate with a team in a fast-paced Acute Care environment.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to licensure requirements.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1089 Acute Therapy SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:0Hours:8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Overview of Unit/DepartmentAcute 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.Job SummaryAn 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 for a variety of orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses. An Occupational Therapist is 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. 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 RequirementsEducation: Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational TherapyExperience: No prior experience requiredSkills: 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)