Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy Branson - Full Time

Facility: Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616 Department: 1425 Occupational Therapy Branson Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00AM- 4:00 PM 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 This unique hybrid Occupational Therapist (OTR) position offers the opportunity to primarily provide school-based occupational therapy services during the academic year while also maintaining and expanding clinical skills through occasional coverage in the acute care hospital setting Job Description: Overview of Unit/Department The Branson Therapy Department is a smaller inpatient and outpatient team where staff longevity is strong, allowing you to learn from experienced colleagues. Therapists have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patient types while enjoying a home-like environment where everyone knows each other. It’s a welcoming place to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. 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 This position will primarily support fulfillment of our school-based therapy 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. 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) Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? 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