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Fargo, North Dakota

Occupational Therapist Temporary

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$50/hr

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Job Description

Pro Rehab, an established Rehab company with over 35 years of successful business is hiring an Occupational Therapist. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team at Fargo Elim Health Care Center temporarily.

As our Occupational Therapist (OT), you will evaluate and treat patients to improve their ability to perform daily activities and maintain independence.

Your responsibilities will include assessing patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, developing individualized treatment plans, guiding patients through therapeutic activities, recommending adaptive techniques and assistive devices, educating patients and families, monitoring progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams to support quality patient care.

To be successful, you must have strong assessment and rehabilitation skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to helping patients improve their independence and quality of life.

Position Type: Full-Time PRN - 35 - 40 Hours a week from November 2026 - January 2027

Wage Range: $50 / hour

Location: 3534 University Drive S, Fargo, ND, 58104

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

Assess & Evaluate Patients: Conduct evaluations to understand patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs affecting daily activities.

Develop & Implement Treatment Plans: Create personalized intervention programs to improve independence in daily tasks and work-related functions.

Provide Therapeutic Activities: Guide patients through exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive device training to enhance motor skills and coordination.

Educate & Support Patients & Families: Provide patient and caregiver education such as but not limited to: coping strategies, home modifications, and techniques to improve quality of life and independence.

Monitor Progress & Adjust Plans: Track patient improvements, document progress, and modify treatment approaches as needed.

Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work with doctors, physical therapists, and other professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Occupational Therapist Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program and have a bachelor’s degree.
  • Must possess a current Accredited ND Occupational Therapy (OTR) License
  • Must possess strong knowledge regarding state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care.
  • Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

About Pro Rehab

Our philosophy reflects the belief that each individual is a unique and important person. We help to promote the dignity and self-worth of each person in a safe, friendly, and progressive manner. Pro Rehab has expertise in long term care, sub-acute, transitional care, home health and outpatient. We currently provide services at over 30 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa.

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients to improve their ability to perform daily activities and maintain independence. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, guiding therapeutic activities, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a current North Dakota Occupational Therapy (OTR) license. Strong knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations and excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMotor Skills TrainingPatient EducationDocumentationCollaborationLong-term Care Knowledge

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

11
<$115k
1
$130k
4
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.