OT Assistant: Empower Independence & Mobility

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

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.