Physical Therapist (Full-Time)
Compensation
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- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
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. In this full-time Physical Therapist role, you will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to children in our outpatient service area.
Schedule
Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive Bonus Structure
What You'll Do
- 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.
- Assist in the research/development of clinical practices and competencies.
- Plan and prepare individualized, creative, and unique activities to meet each child's individual goals.
What You'll Need
Master's level or higher graduate of an APTA approved physical therapy and an active license in the state of Iowa.
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
- Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe
- ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.
ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key 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.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Full-Time) at Child Serve a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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