Pays $38.22 - $57.33/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$105k (19 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo
About the Role
Casual acute care PT. $38-$57/hr. Weekend rotation every 4 weeks. No call. Pick up shifts when you want.
Join Essentia Health as a Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo in Fargo, North Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
- Provide all ancillary/administrative.
Requirements
- Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $38.22 - $57.33/hr.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers no call requirements, student loan benefits. Work with Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a current state license. Candidates must be flexible to work a weekend rotation once every four weeks in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Dakota, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$82k across 80 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (44,875 listings).
North Dakota's cost-of-living index is 92.0 (US average = 100) — North Dakota ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 187 active listings.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo at Essentia Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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