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Tulsa, Oklahoma

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Tulsa, Ok
  • Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center
  • Department: Physical Therapy
  • Schedule: Full-time | Days
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role

Deliver personalized physical therapy treatments based on established plans of care to help patients regain their mobility and independence.

Adapt therapeutic techniques to meet the specific physical and emotional needs of each patient, ensuring every session is safe and effective.

Document every step of the patient care journey to ensure the medical team has an accurate, high-quality record of progress and outcomes.

Collaborate with the broader clinical team by mentoring students and coordinating with support staff to maintain a seamless, high-standard environment for recovery.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Physical Therapist Assistant temporary letter will be accepted until license is issued.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

  • 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: pro-rated 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
  • 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 99,000+ 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.

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

Deliver personalized physical therapy treatments to help patients regain mobility and independence. Document patient care progress and collaborate with the clinical team to maintain high standards of recovery.

Requirements

Requires a Physical Therapy Assistant credential from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and a BLS Provider credential. Candidates must have either a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate/technical degree, or 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mobility assistanceClinical documentationCollaborationBLS certificationPatient assessmentRehabilitation

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).

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
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 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ascension

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave