Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift
CoxHealth, Springfield, MO, United States
Overview
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1089 Acute Therapy South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Responsibilities
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.
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)
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1089 Acute Therapy South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Responsibilities
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.
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)
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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