Physical Therapist - Occupational Health (FT) - Fargo

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

2d•$79,498 - $119,246•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their Occupational Health team in Fargo. This full-time position involves evaluating, planning, treating, and implementing care for patients according to professional standards and organizational policies. The role includes managing a full caseload, handling documentation, billing, and scheduling, as well as supervising support staff. A key aspect of this role is working within Occupational Health to conduct risk assessments, run health promotion interventions, assess the fit between workers and their job demands, and support workers in their transition back to work. The position requires flexibility to work where patient needs are highest, potentially assisting other departments when home department schedules allow. Opportunities for staff education, committee participation, and serving as a clinical instructor are also available.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical accredited program.
Current license in the state performing services.

Nice To Haves

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

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.
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.