Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $33 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Oklahoma post a median of $33 an hour, the middle half $30.39–$35, across 17 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in Oklahoma earn a median of $28.60 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Physical therapist assistants in Oklahoma: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Oklahoma issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of an Oklahoma license, $100 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
Departmental Overview
Compensation
- $33/hr flat rate
Job Summary
- Performs physical therapy treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, utilizing standard physical therapy techniques as appropriate for the patient's age, functional impairments, abilities, needs, and desires.
- Performs responsibilities as an integral team member of a PT/PTA collaboration focused on patient-centered decision making.
- Documents delivery of physical therapy services.
- Educates patients, family members, significant others, and staff members.
- Directs and supervises activities of support personnel.
Qualifications
Education
- Requires an Associate’s degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program
Licensure/Certification
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners or a Graduate PTA eligible for Oklahoma Licensure/Temporary License.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
- Current Basic Lift Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for the duration of employment or license eligible per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Work Shift
Day
Position Type
From Norman Regional Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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