Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema Clinic - Full Time

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Front-loaded PTO up to 80 hours

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist specializing in lymphedema for the Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy team in Springfield, Missouri. The role supports patients to regain strength, mobility, and independence within a collaborative, mentoring environment.

The position requires Missouri OT licensure, a graduate degree in OT, and a focus on professional growth. It offers a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a clinical ladder, with a 40-hour work week and a day shift.

Qualifications

• Requires Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Preferred Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Active Missouri licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to minimize disability and increase independence.
• Develop skills and attitudes to improve mobility and function.
• Plan and implement rehabilitation services for orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses.
• Provide counseling and orientation to patients and families.

Skills

Good clinical expertise

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Continuing education

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1090 OP Ortho Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

Varied

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).

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

Overview of Unit/Department

Our Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy team helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in a supportive, collaborative environment. Teamwork and communication are at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming culture where every therapist is valued and supported. You’ll work with a diverse patient population and benefit from mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• • Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• • Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• • Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

**This position is for a Lymphedema Therapist**

Job 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 Program
• Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy

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

• Required:Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)