Acute Care OT: Impactful Practice & Growth

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education budget

Licensure reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Leadership opportunities

Staff onboarding and mentorship

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop individualized plans, and implement evidence-based care. The role includes discharge planning, documentation, billing, and coordinating with physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.

Responsibilities cover collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, supervision of support staff, and adherence to policies and ethical standards, with opportunities for clinical instruction and department participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from accredited program.
• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist.
• Must meet minimum FTE requirements.

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

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

Job description

Essentia Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop individualized plans, and implement evidence-based care. The role includes discharge planning, documentation, billing, and coordinating with physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.

Responsibilities cover collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, supervision of support staff, and adherence to policies and ethical standards, with opportunities for clinical instruction and department participation.