Acute Care Physical Therapist
Oklahoma City, OK
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Physical Therapist — Hospital — Oklahoma City, OK

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist team in Oklahoma City where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while working in an acute hospital setting. You will evaluate assigned patients, develop and implement treatment plans, delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services, and serve as an educator to patients, families, students, and coworkers. You will complete timely, accurate documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to progress patients toward discharge.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Oklahoma state license or ability to obtain state license prior to start.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in acute hospital or inpatient rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations, develop treatment plans, and manage individual and group therapy sessions.
• Experience with medical record documentation, goal writing, discharge planning, and letters of medical necessity.
• Must adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and maintain professional licensure in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising students or providing clinical education.
• Prior exposure to performance improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care coordination.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for traveling clinicians starting day one. Benefits include medical coverage options, retirement plan participation, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care that focuses on safe, effective return to community activities. Follow established safety protocols, including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace safety guidelines. Participate in professional development, documentation compliance, and performance improvement efforts to support clinical and organizational goals.

Location Highlights

Oklahoma City offers a mix of urban and outdoor amenities within short drives. Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum and the Bricktown entertainment district, both located within the downtown area and typically a short drive from major hospitals. Explore nearby outdoor destinations such as Lake Hefner for waterfront recreation and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge about a 1.5 to 2 hour drive for hiking and wildlife viewing. The city provides urban dining and arts options along with regional outdoor access for a balanced lifestyle.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.