Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care Therapy - PRN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO invites a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our Acute Therapy team. You will implement the plan of care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, focusing on improving functional movement, independence in daily tasks, and patient comfort during therapy sessions.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative hospital setting in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the plan of care as outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Perform patient-related activities, including delegated procedures.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, ADL training, and coordination tasks.
• Educate patients to improve functional movement and independence.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Human relations

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

OTA program graduate

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:A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to carry out the plan of care as outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist. This plan of care is designed to improve functional movement and independence with daily tasks through activities that will decrease pain, improve strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination. The primary functions are to perform patient related activities, including delegated procedures that are commensurate with his/her educational skill and training. These activities may include therapeutic exercise and activities, ADL training, fine motor skills and coordination, physical agents / modalities, and patient education. The incumbent has the responsibility for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of Occupational Therapy services.Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 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: License for Occupational Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri