CoxHealth·Springfield, Missouri
An Occupational Therapist assists patients in minimizing disability and developing the necessary skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning, often for orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses. Responsibilities include planning and implementing rehabilitation services such as counseling and orientation to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and correct disabling conditions resulting from injury or disease.
Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department: 1339 Therapy Bone and Joint
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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).
Overview of Unit/Department Our 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.
**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.
• No prior experience required
• Required: Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)
Keywords: OT
Market context
In Missouri, allied health employers often look for occupational therapy candidates who can start with full licensure and NBOTC registration, so demand tends to favor applicants who are already credentialed. These roles are competitive because clinics, schools, and rehab settings want candidates with an ACOTE-accredited degree, an unencumbered state license, and readiness to work across patient needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and registration before applying.
