Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

About Us 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 in Health Care by Newsweek. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024. Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Overview of Unit/Department Acute Care at Cox South Hospital’s main campus is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where therapists make a meaningful impact every day. Working across units like the ICU and medical-surgical floors, you’ll gain diverse clinical experience while continuing to grow your skills. We offer a strong mentorship program to support new graduates and those new to acute care, along with a collaborative culture where teamwork is key. It’s a great place to learn, feel supported, and build a rewarding career. Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus Clinical Ladder up to $4,000 Job Summary A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to carry out the plan of care as outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist. This plan of care is designed to improve functional movement and independence with daily tasks through activities that will decrease pain, improve strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination. The primary functions are to perform patient related activities, including delegated procedures that are commensurate with his/her educational skill and training. These activities may include therapeutic exercise and activities, ADL training, fine motor skills and coordination, physical agents / modalities, and patient education. The incumbent has the responsibility for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of Occupational Therapy services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
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.
License for Occupational Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri

Responsibilities

carry out the plan of care as outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist
improve functional movement and independence with daily tasks through activities that will decrease pain, improve strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination
perform patient related activities, including delegated procedures that are commensurate with his/her educational skill and training
therapeutic exercise and activities
ADL training
fine motor skills and coordination
physical agents / modalities
patient education
maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of Occupational Therapy services