Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo
Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
- $34.58 - $51.87 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- occupational therapy
- acute care
- patient evaluation
The Occupational Therapist in Acute Care assesses, plans, and provides therapy to patients following professional standards and organizational policies. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, individualized treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and supervising support staff. This casual position offers flexible scheduling, weekend rotations, and various professional development and benefit opportunities within Essentia Health.
- Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from 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
- Demonstrateappropriate 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 patientneedis 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
This role includes a weekend rotation once every 4 weeks (minimum). The schedule consists of an in-hospital shift on Saturday (full day) and an on-call shift on Sunday (8am - 12pm), with on-call compensation of $60. This is a casual position intended to provide coverage for open shifts due to PTO, leaves of absence, holidays, and other staffing needs.
- Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist.
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




