Occupational Therapist

DescriptionPlease read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.:About UsCoxHealth 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.BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthOverview of Unit/DepartmentAt Cox Monett, our Therapy team is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Working here means you'll have the opportunity to develop deep relationships with patients and their families, see the direct impact of your work, and grow your clinical skills across a variety of cases. You'll join a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued and mentorship is a priority. Our therapists enjoy the slower pace of rural life while still having access to the resources, technology, and professional development opportunities.Job SummaryAn 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 RequirementsEducationRequired: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy ProgramPreferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational TherapyExperienceNo prior experience requiredSkillsGood clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision requiredHas demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques. xhyhwjd Licensure/Certification/RegistrationRequired: Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hireKeywords: OT