Lifepoint Health·Ada, Oklahoma
The PTA works under a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans that restore and maintain patient physical function and mobility. Responsibilities include documenting care, educating patients and caregivers, and assisting with discharge planning.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)-PRN: Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Liaison joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Mercy Hospital Ada, Oklahoma, is a 159-bed, acute-care facility serving Pontotoc County and the surrounding areas in south-central Oklahoma. Our hospital provides vital health care services to the Ada and surrounding communities
How you’ll contribute
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services that support patients in developing, restoring, and maintaining physical function and mobility. The PTA implements treatment plans using appropriate therapeutic modalities, monitors patient responses, and communicates progress and potential goal modifications to the supervising therapist. Responsibilities include documenting care, educating patients and caregivers about functional deficits, and assisting with discharge planning, including guidance on adaptive equipment and community resources. The PTA ensures high-quality care while promoting patient engagement and recovery.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must have an Associate's degree from a program in the discipline and a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Market context
In Oklahoma, allied health roles like radiography are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic settings. Competition often centers on accredited training, BLS certification, and the right ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI credentials, with higher-level openings asking for more experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the exact level, credential fit, and relocation details before applying.