No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$94k (median of 310 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active roles in this specialty

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Child Serve
Des Moines, Iowa

Outpatient Physical Therapist (Full-Time)

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Monday-Thursday schedule. Flexible hours. Pediatric rehab. Brand new clinic. Make a difference every day.

Join ChildServe as a Physical Therapist – Monday-Thursday, Flexible Hours in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. 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.

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

  • 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.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join ChildServe as a Physical Therapist – Monday-Thursday, Flexible Hours.

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

Pediatric RehabilitationPhysical TherapyStandardized TestingClinical ObservationPatient AssessmentCare PlanningQuality AssuranceEnglish CommunicationPatient Handling

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).

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 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 310 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Child Serve

Hospitals and Health Care
Johnston, IA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Life Insurance