Occupational Therapist HHA

Cox HPS of the Ozarks; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $6,000

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Front-loaded PTO up to 40 hours

Benefits package

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist for in-home health services in Springfield, MO. You will evaluate patients in their homes and apply OT techniques to retrain nerve pathways or teach compensation using remaining abilities. Requires MO OT license or eligibility for national exam, plus clinical experience.

We offer a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and front-loaded PTO for qualified candidates, with comprehensive benefits and a patient-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Occupational Therapy Program, or eligibility for National Registration Examination.
• Two years occupational therapy experience and satisfactory grade on proficiency exam, if not licensed.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-home evaluation, direction and application of Occupational Therapy Services to retrain damaged nerve pathways and teach compensation using remaining abilities.

Skills

In-home OT assessment

Care planning

Patient rehabilitation

Reliable transportation

Job description

Facility: Home Support: 2240 W Sunset St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1526 Home Health CHAH Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 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).

Job Description

Provides in-home evaluation, direction and application of Occupational Therapy Services to retrain damaged nerve pathways and/or teach compensation utilizing remaining abilities.

Job Description Education

• Graduate of approved Occupational Therapy Program; or Eligibility for National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association; or Two (2) years occupational therapy experience and satisfactory grade on proficiency exam conducted, approved, or sponsored by U.S. Public Health Service. (N/A if licensed or sought qualification as an OT after December 31, 1977.)

Experience

• Preferred: 1 year Occupational Therapy experience.

Skills

• Ability to provide reliable transportation as required by nature of position.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: License of Occupational Therapy active in the state of Missouri
• Required: Active Driver's License

About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.