Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning in an inpatient setting. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated. The role is responsible for planning and implementing 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. The Occupational Therapist is also responsible for communication of care to the patient care team regarding treatment, equipment, discharge, and next level of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
No prior experience required
Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)

Nice To Haves

Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

Assist patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning in an inpatient setting.
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.
Communicate care to the patient care team regarding treatment, equipment, discharge, and next level of care.