Physical Therapist - Occupational Health (FT) - Fargo

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

1d•Hybrid

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 involves providing therapy services within an Occupational Health setting, including conducting risk assessments, running health promotion interventions, assessing the fit between workers and job demands, and supporting workers' transition back to work. The Physical Therapist will manage a full caseload, including documentation, billing, and scheduling, and will demonstrate professionalism in communication and supervision of support staff.

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
Union

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.