Physical Therapist

Modern Facilities

• Four outpatient clinic locations across south-central Oklahoma
• Ada facility relocating to new building with aquatic therapy capabilities (TBD)
• State-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive modality options
• Supportive team environment with dedicated PT technicians and MSTs

Team Structure

• Ada: 3 PTs, 2 PTAs, 1 PT technician, 1 MST (plus PT manager)
• Ardmore: 2 PTs, 3 PTAs, 1 PT technician, 1 MST
• Collaborative teams supporting comprehensive patient care
• Mentorship opportunities for professional development

Patient Volume & Diversity

• Manageable caseload: 8-15 patients per day
• Balanced mix of evaluations, recertifications, and treatment sessions
• Full spectrum care: pediatrics to geriatrics
• Specialized services including pelvic floor PT, vertigo treatment, TMD, and developmental delays
• Ada features dedicated pelvic floor PT for specialized care planning

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
• NO weekends, nights, or on-call requirements
• Predictable schedule allowing for optimal work-life balance
• Protected time for documentation and patient care planning

Advanced Technology & Support

• Modern Equipment & Modalities:
  • ESTIM, hot/cold packs, ultrasound therapy
  • NormaTec compression systems
  • Mechanical traction units
  • Comprehensive therapeutic equipment
• Technology Integration:
  • Transitioning to Epic EMR system (end of 2025)
  • MedBridge subscription for continuing education
  • Streamlined documentation allowing focus on direct patient care
• Comprehensive Support Network:
  • Inpatient physical therapy services
  • Multiple outpatient locations for coverage and collaboration
  • Administrative support team
  • Professional development resources

Exceptional Benefits Package

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity (non-RVU based incentive program)
• Insurance
  • 100% paid medical, prescription, vision and dental insurance for therapist
  • 95% paid coverage for entire family
  • Life and AD&D Insurance provided at no cost
  • Federal Tort Malpractice coverage at no cost
    
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • 120 hours vacation
  • 13 annual holidays (includes birthday)
  • Unlimited sick leave accrual
  • Professional Development Unit (PDU) support with option for 24 hours as flexible annual leave
    
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Catastrophic Leave, Military Leave and Family Medical Leave
• Financial Benefits
  • 401K with 5% employer match
  • $2,000 annual PDU allowance for continuing education
  • Up to $500 reimbursement for professional society membership dues
  • MedBridge subscription included
  • Oklahoma license cost reimbursement
  • Additional Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist degree from accredited program
• Current/active PT license or eligible to sit for NPTE (must obtain license within 3 months of employment)
• Active Oklahoma state licensure or eligibility to obtain
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• Dedication to serving the Chickasaw Nation and First American communities
  
• For a detailed list of qualifications and requirements, please review the full job description tab

How to Apply

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This position is located within the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) in the Ada located in the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC), or in the Satellite Health Clinics located in Ardmore, Purcell and Tishomingo. The purpose of this position is to perform physical therapy services to patients referred to physical therapy and provides supervision and
instruction to the department/facility staff as required.

Responsibilities

• Confers with person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient care and keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatments, modifications and/or progress
• Implements proper techniques to assist and handle patients, and the ability to handle tools and machines of the profession
• Coordinates with staff for patient scheduling and implementing physical therapy services
  
• Performs housekeeping duties by routine and periodic cleaning to maintain cleanliness and infection control
  
• Evaluates assigned patients referred to physical therapy or other offered services by the department
  
• Interprets and carries out the prescription of the physician
  
• Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility
  
• Provides and advocates age and culturally appropriate, holistic patient care based upon facility mission statements and as outlined in policies and procedures
  
• Performs research and conducts presentations as required
  
• Assist managers and/or supervisors identifying staffing needs and recruitment
  
• Proposes new ideas to improve offerings, processes and procedures
  
• Participates in performance improvement activities to measure, assess and improve the quality of assigned work area
  
• Prepares reports as needed or requested
  
• Maintains files, logs, and records
  
• Participates in meetings to ensure effective communication with staff, peers, supervisors and management
  
• Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
  
  • Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
    
  • Greets and engages with a smile
    
  • Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
    
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
  
  • Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
    
  • Maintains and promotes professionalism
    
  • Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
    
  • Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
    
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
  
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Basic computer skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or a Doctor of Physical Therapy is required for this position

Experience:

• No prior experience required

Licenses:

• Pass general background check
• Basic Life Support (bls)
• Licensed Physical Therapist - Must have obtained state licensure or registration as a physical therapist or be eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire

Work Environment:

• Works in a hospital or clinic environment
• Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Use computer up to 75% of shift
• Frequently assist with lifting patients
• Standing up to 100% of shift
• Walking up to 100% of shift
• Infrequent travel
• Pass pre-employment drug test