Physical Therapist Assistant

Your future role at a glance

Location: Tulsa, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center

Department: Acute Care

Schedule: Full-time. Day shift

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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 qualifications 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.

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 97,000+ 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.

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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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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.