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Iowa City, Iowa

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Make a Meaningful Difference. One Home, One Patient, One Life at a Time.

Visiting Nurse Association: Compassionate Care. Trusted Support. Healthier Communities.

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Part-Time Physical Therapist to join our growing home health team. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients, provide one-on-one care, and help individuals regain independence in the comfort of their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.

At VNA, we believe healthcare is most effective when it meets people where they are. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to see the real impact of your work every day while collaborating with a supportive, mission-driven interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving lives across our community.

Our Mission is to improve health and well being by providing healthcare services to people in their homes and throughout the community. Working in partnership with Iowa City Hospice, the organization envisions being the foundation of the community's continuum of home-based healthcare, from birth to end of life.

  • Provide personalized, one-on-one patient care
  • Enjoy autonomy while working within a collaborative healthcare team
  • Create meaningful connections with patients and families
  • Help patients recover, regain mobility, and maintain independence at home
  • Work for an organization committed to compassion, excellence, and community service

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:

  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall function.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safety, injury prevention, body mechanics, and home exercise programs.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation and clinical records.
  • Promote patient independence and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.
  • Follow all agency policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements during home visits.

This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) Monday-Friday 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m.

Flexible scheduling options may be available based on patient needs and caseload.

Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package at just 20 hours per week

Benefits Include

  • Bi-Weekly Pay
  • Free Parking
  • Generous Vacation Leave (part time prorated)
  • Generous Sick Leave (part time prorated)
  • Eight Paid Holidays (part time prorated)
  • Wellmark Medical Insurance Plans
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer-Matched 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Financial Advising Services
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
  • Direct Deposit

Dedicated Management Support

  • Agency-issued iPhone and iPad. 70 mileage reimbursement
  • Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

At the VNA, we don't just provide healthcare services, we build relationships, restore independence, and strengthen communities. Our team members are passionate professionals who work together to help patients overcome challenges and achieve their highest level of function. If you're ready to bring your expertise, compassion, and commitment to a team that truly values the difference you make, apply today and become part of the VNA family. QUESTIONS: 319-325-0319.

The Visiting Nurse Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an approved School of Physical Therapy, licensed to practice in the State of Iowa.
  • One year of PT experience, previous experience providing direct patient care in a healthcare or home health setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and rehabilitation principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required auto insurance. All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General’s Excluded Provider List.

Work is performed in clients' homes with the employee driving from home to home during the work period. The clients' homes are throughout the service area, including Iowa City, small towns and rural areas. The driving requirements include in-town and highway driving in good and inclement weather.

All professional staff will use Ipad to document their work in the client homes or at the clinic sites.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve strength, balance, and mobility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMobility TrainingPatient EducationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)313 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa210 active22,012 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 26% offer loan repayment216 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,606 in the last 30 days4,605 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Confidential Employer a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 20 employers
7
<$95k
9
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy · Riverdale, New Jersey

up to $130,000
#2

Physical Therapist - Long Term Care - Home care - Full Time

Sanford Health · Davenport, Iowa

$37.5-$62/hr
#3

Home Care, Physical Therapist (PT)

$45-$60/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PORGRAM) - Brookfield, CT

$70k-$120k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confidential Employer

Medical Practices
Iowa City, Iowa
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bi-Weekly Pay
Free Parking
Generous Vacation Leave (part time prorated)
Generous Sick Leave (part time prorated)
Eight Paid Holidays (part time prorated)
Wellmark Medical Insurance Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Living in Iowa City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,713/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Iowa City, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.