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Fargo, North Dakota

Occupational Therapist OT Temporary

Occupational TherapistTemporary

Listed compensation

$50/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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 support quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. A current North Dakota Occupational Therapy (OTR) license is required, along with strong knowledge of long-term care regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMotor skills trainingPatient educationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104kOccupational Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$104k)205 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Dakota26 active9,236 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 63% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
12
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,094/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.