Physical Therapist- Full-time
Company : Select Medical
Location : Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 10 January 2026
Overview
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Oklahoma CityJoint venture with Select Medical
Position: Physical TherapistSchedule: Full-time
Sign-on bonus: $15,500
Relocation Assistance Available
*New Graduates Welcome to Apply*
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
- Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
Responsibilities
- Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
- Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
- Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
- Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
- Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
- Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
- Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
- Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
- Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
- Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
Oklahoma City has a growing demand for full-time physical therapists, driven by expanding rehabilitation facilities like Select Medical. While competition exists, new graduates and licensed therapists can find ample opportunities, especially with bonuses and relocation assistance improving job attractiveness.
Holding a current Oklahoma state physical therapist license is mandatory. Additionally, certifications like BLS (Basic Life Support) are often required within 90 days of employment, aligning with regional healthcare standards for inpatient rehabilitation settings.
Select Medical emphasizes comprehensive patient assessments, collaborative treatment planning, and supervision of therapy assistants and students. Their focus on neurological and orthopedic conditions in an inpatient rehab setting demands adaptability and strong clinical skills unique to this environment.
Proficiency in patient evaluation, goal-setting, and adaptive equipment training is crucial. Strong communication for counseling patients and families, plus the ability to adjust treatment plans dynamically, distinguishes therapists in Oklahoma City's inpatient rehab landscape.
Select Medical supports career progression through clinical ladder programs, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement. These pathways enable therapists to enhance expertise, move into leadership roles, or specialize within physical therapy disciplines.
Select Medical offers a competitive $15,500 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and retirement plans. These perks generally exceed local averages, making it a top choice for physical therapy careers in the region.
Beyond standard medical coverage, Select Medical includes generous paid time off, sick leave, an employee assistance program, and wellness initiatives. Such benefits help full-time therapists maintain healthy work-life harmony in demanding rehab roles.
Absolutely, new graduates are encouraged to apply. Select Medical offers a thorough orientation and student debt benefit program, making it welcoming for early-career therapists eager to develop skills in a supportive inpatient rehab environment.
In Oklahoma City, full-time Physical Therapists typically earn between $70,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Select Medical’s additional $15,500 sign-on bonus further enhances total compensation, making it competitive locally.