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Osage Nation Health Center
Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Physical Therapist II

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Pawhuska - PAWHUSKA, OK 74056
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree

The Physical Therapist (PT) II will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages to manage pain, improve mobility, and restore physical function following injury, illness, or surgery.

They create personalized treatment plans using exercises, stretches, and manual therapy, while educating patients on recovery and injury prevention. The job of a physical therapist involves treating musculoskeletal conditions and educating patients about staying fit and preventing future injuries.

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Required Qualifications

A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Masters in Physical Therapy or Bachelors in Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program.

3 or more years of experience working as a physical therapist Current physical therapist license issued by the licensing board of Oklahoma must be in good standing without any restrictions or sanctions by the licensing board of Oklahoma.

Willing and able to perform considerable walking, recurring bending, lifting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, often more than 50 pounds. Advanced experience in observation, recording, and reporting accurate patient information. General

Qualifications

Must be a team player with a high level of problem-solving and communication skills. Requires personal integrity and ethics, must be a resource for clinical staff, and must always maintain confidentiality.

Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or obtain within 90 days of hire. Must maintained throughout employment. In the event certification due for renewal, must be obtained during orientation prior to any patient interaction.

Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for Indian Child Welfare Act. Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist II evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients to manage pain and restore physical function through personalized treatment plans. They also educate patients on recovery techniques and injury prevention strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess at least three years of professional experience. A valid Oklahoma physical therapist license and Basic Life Support certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationMusculoskeletal treatmentPatient educationClinical documentationHIPAA compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$103k)249 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oklahoma350 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 23 employers
6
<$95k
19
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + LodgingContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70+/visit
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida

$70+/visit
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 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 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Osage Nation Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Pawhuska, Oklahoma
51-200 employees

Living in Pawhuska

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$127k
Median resident rent
$554/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 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.