Fargo, North DakotaWest Fargo, North DakotaMoorhead, Minnesota
Quick overview
This role involves providing comprehensive therapy services to adult patients, including evaluation, individualized treatment planning, implementing evidence-based interventions, and patient/caregiver education to maximize patient abilities. Key duties also include managing administrative tasks for a full caseload, demonstrating professionalism, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team to achieve optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications, holding a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensure requirements include current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist, and for the Pelvic Floor specialty, completion of Herman & Wallace Level I certification or approved advanced training is necessary.
This position provides therapy services to adult patients, including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education, and consultation to improve patients’ abilities to their highest possible level. This position provides services as part of a care team assembled to assure optimal clinical and financial outcomes, under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician. Education Qualifications: OT Education
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program PT Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program PT/OT Key Responsibilities: Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload. Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties Demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes. Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care. Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care Outpatient Pelvic Floor: Completion of Herman & Wallace Level I certification, or an alternative advanced training approved by Essentia Health leadership (may work with leadership on a training plan if you are not currently trained). Schedule would be weekdays between 7:00am - 7:00pm. No weekend or holiday rotation is required for this role. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: OT License Requirements: Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist PT License Requirements: Current physical therapy license in the state performing services Organizational Highlights: Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Generous time off
Wellness resources
Continuing education budget
Reimbursement for licensure expenses
Rehabilitation career ladder
Reimbursement for licensure expenses
A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists
Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship. Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF *Must meet minimum FTE requirements FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 7am Shift End Time: 7pm Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $72,716.80 - $109,075.20 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.
