Occupational therapy practitioner - op ortho therapy

Company: Coxhealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Summary Internal Cox Health Applicants Only Best in Class Work Environment 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - Newsweek Best Employers for New Grads 2023- Forbes Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek Benefits Sign-On Bonus available, plus front-loaded Time Off Relocation Bonus available for qualified candidates Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more! No cost e Care 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 Cox Health 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.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.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: License of Occupational Therapy active in the state of Missouri Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

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