Physical Therapist - Occupational Health - Fargo, ND

Job overview

The Physical Therapist - Occupational Health (FT) is an onsite role based in Fargo, ND. Compensation is specified as $79,497.60 - $119,246.40 per year, supporting the Physical Therapy department at EH North Fargo Clinic. This role evaluates, plans, and treats patients using Clinical Practice Guidelines. It focuses on occupational health by conducting risk assessments, providing health promotion interventions, and assisting workers with return-to-work transitions.

What you'll do

• 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.
• Complies with organization code of conduct.
• Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, and scope of practice.
• Work where the patient need is highest 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

physical therapist

fargo nd

essentia health

occupational health

clinical

healthcare

patient care

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, generous time off, wellness resources, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible.

About the employer

Essentia Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.