Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo
Essentia Health
Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
- $37.80 - $56.70 p/week
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Physical Therapy
- Acute Care
- Patient Treatment
The Physical Therapist in Acute Care evaluates and treats patients using individualized, evidence-based plans, ensuring quality care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include patient education, documentation, billing, and coordinating transitions of care within a fast-paced hospital environment. This casual role offers flexibility, professional development opportunities, and requires an active state license in physical therapy.
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. For more information contact:Hanan Saleh, 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.
- Compl y 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
Inpatient Acute Care:
- Coordinate and deliver durable medical equipment to patients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support smooth transitions of care.
- Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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.
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




