About this role
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1091 OP Neuro Therapy South
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
Varied
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:
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Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
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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.
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Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
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Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
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Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
- Overview of Unit/Department
- Outpatient Neuro Therapy at CoxHealth is a collaborative, patient-focused team where therapists help individuals regain function and independence after neurological injuries. Teamwork and communication drive everything we do, creating a supportive culture where every therapist is valued and empowered to make a difference. With advanced resources, ongoing professional development, and a patient-centered environment, our therapists thrive while helping patients achieve meaningful progress. If you’re passionate about neuro rehab and want to join a team that values growth, innovation, and compassionate care, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
A Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Therapist with therapeutic exercises, training or treatment plans to return the patient to a normal pattern of movement and functioning as possible. The primary functions are to perform patient related activities, including delegated procedures that are commensurate with his/her educational skill and training.
Education
- ▪ Required: Graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under the Missouri State Board for the Healing Arts.
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 Physical Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri