Physical Therapist- Full Time

Our Mission: To Make Independence a Gift for All

Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization which has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those we serve.

Be a part of an organization whose mission is to make independence a gift to those in your community!

  Location: Fargo, ND

  Shift: Monday – Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm (Varying hours)

  Job Schedule: Full or Part Time

  Weekly Hours: 20-40

JOB SUMMARY

 The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, develops, and implements pediatric physical therapy for individual clients and outside contract services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and facility standards, guidelines, and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)

Education and/or years’ experience required:

• Masters or Doctorate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
• Current licensure as an Physical Therapist or eligibility and evidence for license application.

Preferred/Required Skills and Abilities:

• 3 years experience in pediatric Physical therapy or work with the intellectually/developmentally disabled population, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with both internal and external contacts.

Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITES

• Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability for assessing, developing, and implementing therapy programs for pediatric clients.
• Responsible for training other staff, caregivers, and family on the client’s unique therapy needs.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate and treat the client based on acquired experience and expertise adhering to the guidelines of the Physical Therapy professional standards of practice.
• Demonstrates ability to develop ongoing assessment of the client needs to determine appropriate programing.
• Demonstrates ability to assess effectiveness of physical therapy plan to meet the expected outcomes and/or adapts accordingly based on progress.
• Demonstrates the ability to determine when the client meets the expected outcomes as determined by the physical therapy treatment plan and goals.

The above functions listed are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individuals assigned to this position. Performance of the essential functions may require specific physical demands.

Benefits: 

AC offers competitive pay and benefits, employee discounts, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! 

Here are a few examples: 

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• Employer Paid Life & Disability 

• 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan 
• Aflac Voluntary Benefits 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Special Employee Events 
• Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!