Physical Therapist (PT) or PTA - Full-time
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) or PTA
Make a difference every day with a team that's passionate, collaborative, and person-centered. We're seeking a full-time Physical Therapist or PTA to join our Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation program! As a Physical Therapist or PTA at On With Life, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals with complex neurological conditions regain independence and quality of life.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 8:00am-5:00pm.
- Hours: 40/week
- Location: Outpatient Clinic (Ankeny, IA)
Why Work With Us?
At On With Life, you'll find more than just a job, you'll find a mission. Founded by survivors and their families, our not-for-profit organization treats each person served as part of our extended family. We support individuals with a wide range of diagnoses including:
- Stroke (CVA)
- Parkinson's
- Post-Concussive Syndrome
- Post-COVID
- Brain Tumor & GBM
- Movement Disorders
- Other Complex Neuro Diagnoses
Physical Therapist Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF eligible)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Hours
- Early Wage Access (through ZayZoon)
- Bonus Available at Work Anniversary
Physical Therapist Duties
- Provide assessments and advanced services for persons with brain injury or other neurological disorders.
- Create and implement personalized intervention plans addressing motor function, mobility, cognitive skills, psychosocial skills, and positioning.
- Assist in the review of rehabilitation plans and make recommendations.
- Provide education and support to persons served and families.
- Assist in the education and training of staff on interventions to be performed outside of direct therapeutic treatment time
Key Responsibilities
Provide assessments and advanced services for individuals with brain injuries or neurological disorders. Create and implement personalized intervention plans to improve motor, cognitive, and psychosocial function.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. Candidates should be capable of providing specialized neurological rehabilitation and educating patients, families, and staff.
Key Skills
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) or PTA - Full-time at On With Life a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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