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Anne Carlsen Center
Fargo, North Dakota

Occupational Therapist I - Fargo

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

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

Treatment PlanningClient AssessmentDevelopmental Disability SupportDocumentationCollaboration

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 30 employers

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4
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

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.

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About Anne Carlsen Center

Individual and Family Services
Jamestown, North Dakota
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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