Occupational Therapist I - Fargo
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Job Description
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!
- Eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on bonus!
- Location: Fargo, ND
- Shift: Monday – Friday: 8am-5:30pm (Varying hours)
- Job Schedule: Full or Part Time
- Weekly Hours: Up to 40
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, develops, and implements pediatric occupational therapy for individual clients and outside contract services. The Occupational Therapist will create individualized treatment plans according to the clients’ needs and circumstances. The Occupational Therapist will meet with clients on a regular basis to provide evaluation and treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)
Education And/or Years’ Experience Required
- Masters or Doctorate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy is required
- Current North Dakota licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility and evidence for license application
- Valid North Dakota Driver’s License
Preferred Skills and Abilities
3 years’ experience in pediatric occupational therapy or work with intellectually/developmentally disabled population
Knowledge of payment sources and systems related to OT
Experience Collaborating with ABA Programming
Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Benefits
Anne Carlsen 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
- Assurity Voluntary Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
Special Employee Events
Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!
Employment with the Anne Carlsen Center is contingent upon passing our mandatory drug test, background checks, I-9 document verification, and compliance to our mandatory flu policy. Anne Carlsen is a drug-free, tobacco-free work environment.
Anne Carlsen is an equal opportunity employer and complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, and implements pediatric therapy for individual clients and contract services. They are responsible for creating individualized treatment plans and providing regular evaluations and adjustments to care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess current North Dakota licensure. A valid driver's license is required, and experience with pediatric or developmentally disabled populations is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist I - Fargo at Anne Carlsen Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,430 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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