Contracted Physical Therapist
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $111k (middle half $89k–$119k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Oklahoma | 354 active | 21,757 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oklahoma physical therapist listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment361 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 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 |
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.
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