Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - PRN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist at Cox South in Springfield, MO. The role focuses on minimizing disability and developing skills to improve independence across acute care units, including ICU and medical-surgical floors.

You’ll participate in a mentorship-friendly environment supporting new graduates and growth within a team-based culture. Responsibilities include planning prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services, counseling patients, and coordinating care to improve

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy (MO licensure).
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to minimize disability and develop independence.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services.
• Provide counseling and orientation to improve mobility and function.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Human relations

Organizational skills

Education

OT program graduate

Missouri licensure

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 careerJob Summary: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 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 Requirements:Education:Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy ProgramPreferred: 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 requiredHas 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)