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Fargo, North Dakota

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Temporary

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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$40/hr

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Job Description

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

As our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will provide hands-on therapeutic support to help patients improve, regain, and maintain their daily living skills under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Your responsibilities will include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, documenting outcomes, educating patients and families on therapeutic techniques, and collaborating with healthcare teams to support quality patient care.

To be successful, you must have strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

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

Wage Range: $40 / hour

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

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistance Responsibilities

Assist occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients, focusing on improving daily living activities (ADLs).

  • Monitor patient progress and document outcomes in accordance with care plans.
  • Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and exercises.

Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, utilizing knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and have an Associate’s degree.
  • Must possess a current ND Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) 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.
  • Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology
  • Ability to provide patient care in inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility settings

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 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide hands-on therapeutic support to help patients improve daily living skills under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and documenting outcomes while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess a current ND COTA license. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is required, along with the ability to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningDocumentationPatient educationCollaboration

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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 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.