Physical Therapist (Full-Time)

10 days ago
Iowa City, IowaFull TimePhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join ChildServe as a Physical Therapist – Full-Time, M-F Schedule in United States. We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist at our Iowa City clinic! ChildServe's talented team of therapists specialize in pediatric rehab and work together to create plans specific to each child's need.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer appropriate standardized tests/screenings/informal assessments/clinical observations.
  • Adhere to the plan of care as written.
  • Provide appropriate recommendations, referrals, and/or follow-up for each case.
  • Participate in internal quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with ChildServe in United States.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPediatric RehabilitationAssessmentClinical ObservationsCommunicationQuality AssuranceResearchIndividualized CareCreative ActivitiesTeam Collaboration

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's level or higher degree in physical therapy from an APTA approved program and an active Iowa license. Pediatric experience is preferred, along with effective communication skills and the ability to perform physical tasks.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Full-Time) at Child Serve a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Child Serve is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Iowa City, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Assessment, Clinical Observations, Communication, Quality Assurance, Research, Individualized Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to children, adhering to individualized plans of care. Responsibilities include administering assessments, making recommendations, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA Options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Competitive Bonus Structure. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Child Serve

Hospitals and Health Care
Johnston, IA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA Options
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Competitive Bonus Structure
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

10d ago

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