Outpatient Physical Therapist (PRN - Flexible Hours)

3 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IowaPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join ChildServe as a Physical Therapist – PRN, Flexible Hours in United States. ChildServe's talented team of therapists specialize in pediatric rehab and work together to create plans specific to each child's need. In the PRN (per diem) role of Physical Therapist you will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to children in our outpatient service area.

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.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with ChildServe in United States.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPediatric RehabStandardized TestsPlan Of Care AdherenceRecommendationsReferralsQuality AssuranceClinical PracticesCreative ActivitiesEffective Communication

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's level degree or higher from an APTA-approved physical therapy program and hold an active Iowa state license, with pediatric experience being preferred. Essential physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 35 lbs and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist (PRN - Flexible Hours) at Child Serve a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Child Serve is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Pediatric Rehab, Standardized Tests, Plan Of Care Adherence, Recommendations, Referrals, Quality Assurance, Clinical Practices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to children in the outpatient setting, administering appropriate assessments and adhering to the established plan of care. Responsibilities also include participating in quality improvement activities and planning individual...

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About Child Serve

Hospitals and Health Care
Johnston, IA
0-2
7.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 40%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

3d ago