Physical Therapist

Quest Pediatric Therapy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Pediatric Therapy in Oklahoma City is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our collaborative pediatric therapy team. This PT will evaluate mobility, strength, coordination, balance, and functional movement to help children participate more independently in daily life.

The role involves working closely with families and an interdisciplinary care team to develop goals and individualized treatment plans, documenting progress, and supporting families with practical strategies for

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Oklahoma Physical Therapist license or be eligible to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and select evaluation procedures.
• Evaluate pediatric clients across PT domains to identify mobility limitations.
• Develop individualized plans of care using standardized assessments and family input.
• Establish short- and long-term goals and determine frequency of therapy services.
• Provide skilled, evidence-informed PT interventions aligned with each child’s goals.
• Communicate progress and strategies to families to support carryover outside therapy.
• Collaborate with PTAs and other therapists as part of the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting medical necessity and payer requirements.
• Manage a full caseload and scheduling in line with clinic efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Oklahoma PT license

Job description

Physical Therapist

Position Overview

Quest Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our collaborative pediatric therapy team. Our Physical Therapists help children develop the strength, mobility, coordination, balance, and functional movement skills needed to participate more independently and successfully in their everyday lives.

This position provides evaluation and skilled physical therapy services using a child- and family-centered approach. Our PTs work alongside other therapists, families, and members of the child's care team to develop meaningful goals and individualized treatment plans.

Whether you are an experienced pediatric therapist or a new graduate looking to develop your clinical skills, we are looking for someone who values teamwork, professional growth, and making a meaningful difference for children and families.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Review and interpret physician referrals and select appropriate standardized and non-standardized evaluation procedures.
• Evaluate children across relevant physical therapy domains and identify factors that may be limiting mobility, independence, participation, or functional performance.
• Integrate standardized assessment results, skilled clinical observation, and child and family concerns to develop individualized plans of care.
• Establish appropriate short- and long-term goals and recommend frequency and duration of physical therapy services.
• Provide skilled, evidence-informed physical therapy interventions based on each child's individual needs and goals.
• Partner with families by communicating goals, progress, recommendations, and strategies that support carryover outside of therapy.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and other members of the child's care team.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation that supports medical necessity and meets payer and organizational requirements.
• Maintain a full-time caseload that may include children receiving services through insurance, school-based services, consultation, or private-pay models.
• Manage clinical responsibilities, documentation, and scheduling in accordance with Quest's clinician efficiency and billing expectations.
• May supervise Physical Therapist Assistants.
• May provide clinical supervision and mentorship to physical therapy students.

Qualifications & Licensure

• Current Oklahoma Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Oklahoma licensure. New graduates who are eligible to sit for the required licensure examination are encouraged to apply. Required licensure must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document medical necessity and communicate effectively with families, interdisciplinary team members, and other stakeholders involved in a child's care.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet documentation, billing, and clinician efficiency expectations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary pediatric therapy team.

What We're Looking For

We Are Looking For a Physical Therapist Who

• Enjoys working with children and families.
• Values collaboration and being part of a team.
• Communicates openly and professionally with families and coworkers.
• Is dependable, organized, and able to manage a full clinical caseload.
• Is receptive to feedback and interested in continued professional growth.
• Understands that excellent pediatric therapy involves both strong clinical skills and meaningful relationships with children and their families.

About Quest Pediatric Therapy

Quest Pediatric Therapy provides pediatric Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy services in a collaborative, child- and family-centered environment. Our goal is to create a workplace where clinicians can grow professionally, work alongside supportive colleagues, and focus on providing high-quality care to the children and families we serve.