<p>A 13-week travel Physical Therapy contract is open at an acute care facility in McAlester, Oklahoma. This is a day-shift position with an 8-hour schedule, offering a competitive blended compensation package well above standard staff PT rates. McAlester sits in eastern Oklahoma with easy access to outdoor recreation and a lower cost of living than most metro markets — a strong fit for the traveling clinician looking to bank earnings while exploring a new region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Compensation: $35.00 per hour plus a $1,200 weekly tax-free stipend</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit — pay arrives reliably every week</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends included in the package</li> <li>Access to an extensive corporate housing network with negotiated discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonus program for clinicians who bring colleagues on assignment</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program for high-performing providers</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to manage credentialing logistics</li> <li>24/7 support team available throughout the duration of the assignment</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Facility type: acute care hospital setting</li> <li>Contract length: 13 weeks</li> <li>Shift structure: 8-hour day shifts</li> <li>Location: McAlester, Oklahoma — eastern Oklahoma region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Oklahoma Physical Therapist (PT) license required — note: source lists Texas licensure; candidates should confirm applicable state licensure requirement for this Oklahoma placement prior to applying</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapy clinical experience</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Acute care experience strongly aligned with this facility type</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>McAlester is a small city in Pittsburg County in eastern Oklahoma, situated roughly 90 miles southeast of Tulsa and within driving distance of the Arkansas border. The region offers abundant outdoor recreation — including Eufaula Lake, one of the largest lakes in Oklahoma, and the Ouachita National Forest — alongside a low cost of living that allows traveling clinicians to maximize take-home earnings. The area has a close-knit community feel with affordable housing and a relaxed pace that suits clinicians seeking a break from high-cost urban markets.</p>