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Ascension
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Physical Therapist Acute

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Tulsa, Ok
  • Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center
  • Department: Rehabilitation Services
  • Schedule: PRN | Days
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.

Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.

Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.

  • Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need
  • Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Physical Therapist temporary letter will be accepted until license is issued.

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

  • Work Experience
  • None required.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan
  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Key Responsibilities

Assesses patients’ conditions and establishes, revises, and evaluates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families. Provides appropriate physical therapy interventions and oversees physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, while a master’s or doctoral degree is preferred; no prior work experience is required. Applicants must hold an Oklahoma physical therapy license or an accepted temporary letter before starting, and must obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssessmentPatient Care PlanningTherapy InterventionPatient and Family EngagementCare Plan Evaluation

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $103k (middle half $73k–$114k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oklahoma356 active21,732 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOklahoma Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment365 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,627 in the last 30 days4,304 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 29 employers
7
<$100k
14
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k
4
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist

Compassus · Hood River, Oregon

$51.48-$71.37/hr
#2

Physical Therapist

ERP International · Lemoore, California

$60-$71/hr
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and Peer Support
Spiritual Care
Stress Management Resources

Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Typical market rent
$1,273/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.