Occupational Therapist / Physical Therapist - Pelvic Floor (Full Time) - Fargo

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

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND is seeking an OT/PT clinician to deliver comprehensive therapy services to adult patients. You will evaluate, plan, implement, and educate to optimize function, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves discharge planning, documentation, scheduling, and supervision of support staff, with opportunities for leadership and teaching within the department.

Qualifications

• OT degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) from an accredited program.
• PT degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluation and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and educate patients and caregivers.
• Discharge planning and management of a full patient caseload.
• Complete documentation, billing, scheduling, and other administrative duties.
• Demonstrate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team for optimal outcomes.
• Coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
• May serve as a clinical instructor and participate in committees.

Education

OT Education Requirements

PT Education Requirements

Job description

Job Description:

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.
• Compl y 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*
• 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