Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care Therapy - PRN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

20+ hrs/week schedule

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the plan of care designed by the supervising OT. This role focuses on improving functional movement, independence in daily tasks, and reducing pain through therapeutic activities.

No prior experience required; must graduate from an accredited OTA program and hold MO licensure. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the plan of care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to improve functional movement and independence.
• Perform patient-related activities including therapeutic exercise and ADL training under approved protocols.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in the provision of Occupational Therapy services.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

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

Department: 1089 Acute Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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), 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

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

Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Experience

Experience: No prior experience required

Skills

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

Skills: Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required

Skills: Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Licensure/Certification/Registration: License for Occupational Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri