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Iowa Home Care
West Des Moines, Iowa

Home Health Physical Therapist- Des Moines Area

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: West Des Moines Office - West Des Moines, IA 50266, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly, Are you a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Iowa Home Care, where we believe care is best delivered where people feel most comfortable — at home. As a Physical Therapist, you will provide in-home evaluations, treatments, and education to help patients improve strength, mobility, safety, and independence. You will work closely with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available Benefits of Joining Iowa Home Care Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Short-term and Long-Term Disability plans Flex-Spending Paid Mileage or Company Sponsored Vehicle Employee Assistance Program Excellent 401K with Employer Match PTO and Paid Holidays Paid Holidays Wellness Program to include on-site gym Continuing Education opportunities Supportive clinical team environment with strong leadership and dedicated case management Autonomy, professional respect, and opportunities for growth within a trusted, locally owned agency The opportunity to make a real difference by helping Iowans remain safely in the place they love — their home Duties to include:

  • Conduct comprehensive in-home physical therapy evaluations
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, strength, balance, and safety
  • Provide therapeutic interventions including exercise programs, gait training, transfer training, and pain management
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and equipment use
  • Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate care
  • Document all patient visits, progress notes, and care plans in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and home modifications when appropriate
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Communicate changes in condition or concerns to the interdisciplinary care team
  • Promote independence and ongoing improvement through compassionate, patient-centered care Our Values at Iowa Home Care Professional – We set high standards for quality and professionalism in everything we do. Our clinicians are skilled, well-trained, and committed to delivering care with integrity, respect, and excellence. A-Players – We build teams of proactive, dependable, motivated individuals who bring their best every day. Each team member plays a vital role in achieving the highest standard of care for our patients and families. Dedicated – Our commitment runs deep. We go above and beyond to ensure our patients feel safe, supported, and cared for. We value reliability and take pride in serving with consistency and compassion. Loving – Compassion and kindness guide our work. We focus on meaningful connections and creating a supportive environment for every patient. We care for each person with empathy, understanding, and love.

Qualifications

Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa. Minimum of two years of experience in physical therapy; community/home health experience preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will conduct in-home evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, and safety. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care and document patient progress according to regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa. A minimum of two years of experience in physical therapy is required, with preference given to those with community or home health experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingPatient educationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationAdaptive equipment recommendationOrganizational skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 48 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% have no call, 81% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 15 employers

6
<$90k
4
$90k-100k
10
$100k-110k
5
$110k-120k
2
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
85%
CME allowance
85% this job
Loan repayment
56%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,203 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in West Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Iowa Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
West Des Moines, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-Term Disability plans
Flex-Spending
Paid Mileage or Company Sponsored Vehicle
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent 401K with Employer Match
PTO and Paid Holidays