Physical Therapist - Occupational Health (FT) - Fargo

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

60d•$79,498 - $119,246•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is within Occupational Health and involves conducting risk assessments, running health promotion interventions, assessing the fit between the worker and job demands, and supporting workers' transition back to work. The position requires flexibility to work in different departments when needed and may involve staff education, committee participation, and serving as a clinical instructor.

Requirements

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

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