Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo

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

Job Description:

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

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.
• Compl ywith 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

This role includes a weekend rotation once every 4 weeks (minimum). The schedule consists of an in-hospital shift on Saturday (full day) and an on-call shift on Sunday (8am - 12pm), with on-call compensation of $60. This is a casual position intended to provide coverage for open shifts due to PTO, leaves of absence, holidays, and other staffing needs.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist.

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*
• 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*