Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo
Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
- $37.80 - $56.70 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- physical therapist
- acute care
- patient care
The Physical Therapist in Acute Care evaluates and treats patients by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. This casual position involves managing therapy caseloads, performing administrative duties, and providing patient education and discharge planning in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The role also includes weekend rotations and opportunities for professional development, leadership, and clinical instruction.
- 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
- Demonstratesappropriate communication,professionalismand supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensureoptimalclinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Healthleadershipand coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Complywithorganizational policies and procedures andthecode 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,participateindepartmentor therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that wouldbenefitpatient care
Inpatient Acute Care:
- Coordinate and deliver durable medical equipment to patients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support smooth transitions of care.
- Ideal candidates willdemonstrateflexibility, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in afast-pacedenvironment.
This role includes a weekend rotation once every 4 weeks (minimum). This is a casual position intended to provide coverage for open shifts due to PTO, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs.
- 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 meetminimumFTE requirements




