Physical Therapist Acute

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance options

Job summary

Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist in the Physical Therapy department. You will design goal-oriented care plans with patients and families and deliver hands-on PT treatments to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore independence.

You will continuously evaluate patient progress, refining approaches to ensure effective care, while leading and mentoring therapy assistants and students in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer date.
• PT credential from Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision prior to hire date; temporary letter accepted until license is issued.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt goal-oriented care plans with patients and families to align milestones with their recovery journey.
• Deliver hands-on PT treatments using evidence-based techniques to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore independence.
• Continuously evaluate patient progress to refine clinical approaches and ensure effective care.
• Lead and mentor therapy assistants and students to foster collaboration and high-quality outcomes.

Skills

BLS

PT license

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Oklahoma PT license/Board credential

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Tulsa, Ok
Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center
Department: Physical Therapy
Schedule: Part-time | Days

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

• 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.

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

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.