Occupational Therapist - OP Ortho Therapy - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, Missouri

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Facility:

Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1339 Therapy Bone and Joint

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Overview of Unit/DepartmentOur Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy team helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in a supportive, collaborative environment. Teamwork and communication are at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming culture where every therapist is valued and supported. You’ll work with a diverse patient population and benefit from mentorship and professional growth opportunities.Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000 Job Summary Hand clinic setting with preference for experience in treating orthopedic upper extremity conditions and orthotic fabrication.An 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 for a variety of orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses. An Occupational Therapist is 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. An 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 Requirements

Education:▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program▪ Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy

Experience:▪ No prior experience required

Skills:▪ 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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:▪ Required: Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)

Keywords: OT

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L.E. Cox Medical Centers offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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