No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$94k (median of 91 jobs)

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Trinity Health
Des Moines, Iowa

Physical Therapist Des Moines

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Outpatient physical therapy clinic. Loan forgiveness eligible, generous PTO, CME stipend. Des Moines, IA.

Join Trinity Health as a Physical Therapist – Loan Forgiveness, Flexible Hours in Des Moines, Iowa. Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Your Best Life. Our One Purpose.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Continuing Education Stipend
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Program
  • Flexible Hours

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Trinity Health in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients of all ages in an outpatient setting to achieve optimal functional outcomes. Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team of physicians and therapists.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy program and hold a valid license in the state of Iowa. BLS certification and Mandatory Reporter status are required, though previous work experience is not mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningOutpatient CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationFunctional Goal SettingBLS

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Iowa, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$89k across 150 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Forgiveness Eligible
Generous Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Stipend
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Retirement Program
Flexible Hours