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Special Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Contracted Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Special Care, Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK
  • Position Type: Contractor
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Job Shift: Day

Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates, plans, and administers rehabilitative care to patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, or cardiopulmonary conditions. Working in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, the PT uses evidence based techniques to restore function, improve quality of life, and prevent future injury. Key Responsibilities

  • Assessment: Conduct patient evaluations, including medical history review, physical exams, and functional mobility testing.
  • Treatment Planning: Develop individualized therapy plans tailored to patient goals and diagnoses.
  • Therapeutic Interventions: Provide exercises, manual therapy, and modalities (e. g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation) to reduce pain and improve strength, balance, and coordination.
  • Patient Education: Teach patients and families about safe movement techniques, home exercise programs, and injury prevention.
  • Progress Monitoring: Track patient outcomes, adjust treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards, HIPAA regulations, and organizational policies. Qualifications:
  • Contract caseload with 10+ children
  • Experience with pediatrics required.
  • Flexible hours/days working between 7 am and 6 pm, M-F; you set your own schedule.
  • The therapy clinic is equipped with materials needed for treatment and assessment.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers rehabilitative care to patients with various conditions to restore function and improve quality of life. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in pediatrics and be capable of managing a caseload of at least 10 children. The role requires a flexible schedule between 7 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPediatric physical therapyMusculoskeletal rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationCardiopulmonary rehabilitationInterdisciplinary collaborationHIPAA compliance

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, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $111k (middle half $89k–$119k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oklahoma354 active21,757 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOklahoma physical therapist listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment361 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,999 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,055 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Contracted Physical Therapist at Special Care a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,055 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 28 employers
9
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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School Physical Therapist (PT)

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$70-$73/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

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$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,055 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Special Care

Education Management
Oklahoma City, OK
51-200 employees

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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

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