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Summary 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 by Newsweek in 2024. Recognized as a 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 Additional Information about the position $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus front-loaded Time Off Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates Student Loan Repayment available for qualified candidates Employer-provided Med Bridge subscription for free CEU options System-sponsored CEU opportunities Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more! No cost eCare visits Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members Retirement with employer match up to 5% Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts Opportunity to earn referral bonuses per hire for certain positions Job Summary 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. 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 responsible for communication of care to patient care team regarding, treatment, equipment, discharge, and next level of care. 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) Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

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