Physical Therapist - Occupational Health (FT) - Fargo

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients following professional guidelines and internal policies. The role includes planning care, educating patients and families, and coordinating discharge planning with a full caseload.

You will also handle documentation, scheduling, and department education while collaborating with licensed staff and committees to advance patient care. Current PT licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy accredited program.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state where services are performed.

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.
• Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, & a/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.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

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, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy 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 Physical Therapist license in the state where services are performed

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