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VitalCaring Group
Lawton, Oklahoma

Physical Therapist PT - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for more than just a job? At VitalCaring, your work goes beyond treatment - you help patients regain independence, restore confidence, and improve quality of life, all from the comfort of their homes.

We’re building a team of clinicians who are not only skilled - but deeply compassionate, driven, and called to make a difference.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring is a leading home health and hospice provider with a mission to transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. With locations across the country, we are committed to creating a supportive, empowering environment where clinicians thrive - and patients receive exceptional care.

Why This Role Matters

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you are a critical part of the care team - helping patients safely recover, regain mobility, and maintain independence where they feel most comfortable: at home.

This is a highly autonomous, relationship-driven role where you can truly see the impact of your work every day.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Deliver Patient-Centered Care
  • Evaluate and assess patients’ functional status, mobility, strength, and rehabilitation potential
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
  • Provide hands-on therapy to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence
  • Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, and safety strategies
  • Drive Outcomes & Recovery
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Support safe transitions of care and contribute to discharge planning
  • Identify additional patient needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Collaborate & Communicate
  • Partner closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure coordinated care
  • Document patient care and progress accurately and timely within the EMR
  • Participate in case conferences and team meetings
  • Lead & Support
  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state guidelines
  • Provide guidance and education to caregivers and support staff

What You Bring

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or Master’s)
  • Current PT license in the state of practice
  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience (home health experience preferred)
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and patient education abilities
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
  • What Sets You Apart
  • You value autonomy and thrive in a field-based environment
  • You’re passionate about patient independence and functional outcomes
  • You build strong, trusting relationships with patients and families
  • You bring both clinical excellence and compassionate care to every visit

What We Offer

  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Pharmacy benefits
  • Virtual care & mental health support
  • FSA & HSA options
  • Supplemental health & life insurance
  • Financial & Protection
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive compensation + mileage reimbursement
  • Employee referral program
  • Prepaid legal services & identity theft protection
  • Work-Life Balance & Growth
  • Flexible scheduling & autonomy in your day
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing clinical education & career advancement opportunities

Care That Transforms Lives -- Including Yours

At VitalCaring, every visit matters. Every patient matters. And every team member matters.

If you’re ready to practice at the top of your license, build meaningful patient relationships, and make a lasting impact - we’d love to connect.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients' functional status and develop individualized care plans to improve mobility, strength, and independence in a home health setting. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document patient progress in the EMR, and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current state PT license. A minimum of 1–2 years of experience, preferably in home health, along with current CPR certification and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare plan developmentMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision of PTAsHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

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).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 30 employers

15
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
1
$129k
11
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 30 employers

CME allowance
86%
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$51.48-$71.37/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lawton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$146k
Typical market rent
$1,118/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About VitalCaring Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Pharmacy benefits
Virtual care & mental health support
FSA & HSA options
Supplemental health & life insurance
401(k) with company match
Mileage reimbursement
Employee referral program