Physical Therapist Outpatient
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Broken Arrow, OK
- Facility: Ascension St. John Broken Arrow
- Department: Outpatient. Primarily Ortho / Neuro
- Schedule: Part-time. Day shift
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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 97,000+ 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.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Design and adapt goal-oriented care plans in partnership with patients and their families to ensure every milestone aligns with their personal recovery journey.
Deliver hands-on physical therapy treatments using evidence-based techniques to directly improve patient mobility, alleviate pain, and restore independence.
Evaluate patient progress continuously to refine clinical approaches, ensuring that care remains effective and responsive to the patient's evolving needs.
Lead and mentor therapy assistants and students to foster a collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence and high-quality patient outcomes.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Physical Therapist temporary letter will be accepted until license is issued.
Education
Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
Design and implement goal-oriented physical therapy care plans to improve patient mobility and alleviate pain. Continuously evaluate patient progress and mentor therapy assistants to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a Physical Therapy credential from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Candidates must also obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Outpatient at Ascension a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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