Outpatient Physical Therapist (Full-Time)
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Job Description
We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist at our brand-new Des Moines 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: Monday-Thursday schedule
Flexible hours
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 50 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
Provide comprehensive physical therapy services to children in an outpatient setting, including administering standardized tests and clinical observations. Develop and implement individualized, creative care plans to meet each child's specific goals.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree or higher from an APTA approved physical therapy program and an active Iowa state license. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and possess effective English communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Iowa | 212 active | 22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist (Full-Time) at Child Serve a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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