Physical Therapist - Outpatient 52nd Ave Clinic (Full Time) - Fargo
Essentia Health
Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
- $37.80 - $56.70 p/week
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Physical Therapist
- Outpatient Care
- Patient Evaluation
The Physical Therapist provides outpatient care by evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. They ensure compliance with professional standards, manage administrative duties such as documentation and billing, and may take on leadership or instructional roles. The position requires licensure, offers professional development opportunities, and supports work-life balance with comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling.
Job Description: Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Physical Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health. Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
- Provide 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)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
- Meet 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
- May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
Schedule will fall on weekdays between 8:00am - 7:00pm.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:- Current license in the state performing services
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




