Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Full Time

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works in acute care at Cox South Hospital, a fast-paced, team-oriented inpatient environment that includes areas such as the ICU and medical-surgical floors. The role helps patients minimize disability and develop skills and attitudes that support independent functioning. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated.

The Occupational Therapist plans and implements prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation services, including counseling and orientation, to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The role communicates with the patient care team about treatment, equipment, discharge, and the next level of care. A mentorship program and collaborative team culture support professional growth, including for new graduates and clinicians new to acute care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy; limited permits are not accepted.
• Good clinical expertise, communication, human relations, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrated interest in professional growth through attendance at continuing education workshops and application of new principles and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctorate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes that increase independent functioning in an inpatient setting.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation services, including counseling and orientation.
• Provide services to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
• Communicate with the patient care team regarding treatment, equipment, discharge, and the next level of care.
• Provide services to patients referred for medical and educational services as indicated.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded paid time off for qualified candidates.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus for qualified candidates.
• Clinical ladder opportunity of up to $4,000 for qualified candidates.
• Mentorship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level