Physical Therapist - Occupational Health (FT) - Fargo

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health's North Fargo Clinic seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and treat patients using clinical practice guidelines. You will educate patients and caregivers, manage a full caseload, and handle documentation, billing, and scheduling.

The role may involve staff supervision and department collaboration in a culture of patient- and family-centered care. The ideal candidate holds a state license and a degree from an accredited physical therapy program, with a strong

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the state where services are provided.
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program (BPT/MS/DPT).
• Commitment to professional standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan and deliver therapy for a full caseload.
• Educate patients and caregivers; assist with discharge planning.
• Complete documentation, billing, scheduling, and other admin duties.
• Supervise licensed assistants and support staff as needed.
• Maintain compliance with organization policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Therapy evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Documentation

Scheduling management

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Master's or Doctorate in physical therapy

Tools

Licensure in state practice

Job description

Building Location: EH North Fargo Clinic Department: 3623800 PHYSICAL THERAPY - NFGO Job Description: Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Association of Physical Therapy using Clinical Practice Guidelines, and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical accredited program

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies
• Complies with organization code of conduct
• Meets 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
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Occupational Health:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and prevent injuries
• Run health promotion interventions to educate workers on how to reduce the risk of injury
• Assess the fit between the worker and their job demands to ensure that the work environment is suitable for the worker
• Support workers transition back to work use strategies to help workers manage their return to work and assess any barriers

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, no weekends, holidays or on-call.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Current license in the state performing services

FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 8:00am Shift End Time: 5:00pm Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range: $79,497.60 - $119,246.40

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 [phone].

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.