Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Care (Flexible Schedule)

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services to adult patients at the South University Clinic, evaluating, treating, educating, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires active OT licensure in the state, with eligibility for PT licensure as applicable, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development, flexible scheduling, and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist is required.
• Current physical therapy license in the state performing services is required.

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

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree (OT by accredited program)

PT degree (PT by accredited program)

Job description

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services to adult patients at the South University Clinic, evaluating, treating, educating, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires active OT licensure in the state, with eligibility for PT licensure as applicable, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development, flexible scheduling, and PSLF eligibility.