Occupational Therapy Assistant - Cox Monett - Part Time

Facility:

Cox Monett: 1000 E. Hwy 60, Monett, Missouri, United States of America, 65708

Department:

1594 Occupational Therapy Monett

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Hours:

8-4:30

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

Job Description:

Overview of Unit/Department
At Cox Monett, our Therapy team is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Working here means you’ll have the opportunity to develop deep relationships with patients and their families, see the direct impact of your work, and grow your clinical skills across a variety of cases. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued and mentorship is a priority. Our therapists enjoy the slower pace of rural life while still having access to the resources, technology, and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
• Up to 3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Clinical Ladder up to $4,000

Job Summary
A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to carry out the plan of care as outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist. This plan of care is designed to improve functional movement and independence with daily tasks through activities that will decrease pain, improve strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination. The primary functions are to perform patient related activities, including delegated procedures that are commensurate with his/her educational skill and training. These activities may include therapeutic exercise and activities, ADL training, fine motor skills and coordination, physical agents / modalities, and patient education. The incumbent has the responsibility for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of Occupational Therapy services.

Job Requirements

Education:
▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
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 for Occupational Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri

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Why work here?

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION
To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION
To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES
Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

About Us

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.