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Iowa Home Care
Marshalltown, Iowa

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant- Marshalltown Area

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$32/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Marshalltown Office - Marshalltown, IA 50158
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Salary Range: $30.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant position where you can spend meaningful time with your patients and see their progress firsthand? Iowa Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Marshalltown area.

In this role, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans and help patients improve their ability to move, function, and safely participate in everyday activities.

Home-based therapy gives you the opportunity to see the challenges patients face in their actual living environment and help them develop practical strategies for greater independence. Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

What We Offer

We believe our therapy team should have the flexibility and support necessary to do great work.

Benefits Include

Flexible scheduling Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage Flexible spending account Paid mileage or company-sponsored vehicle Employee Assistance Program 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holidays Employee wellness program Continuing education and professional development Support from experienced clinical leadership and case management A collaborative interdisciplinary care environment Opportunities for professional growth within a locally owned agency Your Day-to-Day Role As a PTA with Iowa Home Care, you'll help patients work toward the goals established by their Physical Therapist.

Your responsibilities will include: Provide physical therapy interventions in patients' homes according to the established plan of care Carry out therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and functional mobility Assist patients with walking, transfers, positioning, and other functional movement activities Provide gait and balance training as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist Reinforce home exercise programs and teach patients and caregivers appropriate techniques Observe how patients respond to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising PT Identify and report changes in patient condition or functional status Help patients safely use prescribed assistive and adaptive equipment Reinforce strategies that promote fall prevention and a safe home environment Complete accurate and timely visit documentation Participate in communication and coordination with nurses, Physical Therapists, and other members of the care team Maintain professional boundaries while building positive relationships with patients and families Encourage patients throughout their rehabilitation journey and celebrate progress toward their individual goals Why Home-Based Therapy?

See the Whole Picture Treating patients in their homes gives you valuable insight into how they actually move and function in their everyday environment. Build Meaningful Relationships You’ll work one-on-one with patients and have the opportunity to encourage them throughout their recovery and rehabilitation.

Make Therapy Practical Home-based care allows you to help patients apply therapeutic techniques to the activities they perform every day.

Work With a Strong Clinical Team You’ll have the independence of working in the field while remaining connected to the supervising Physical Therapist, nursing team, case managers, and other clinicians.

Help Patients Stay Independent Your work can help patients improve mobility, reduce safety risks, and continue participating in the activities that are important to them. Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for a PTA who is dependable, compassionate, observant, and committed to providing quality care.

The ideal candidate communicates well, follows the established plan of care, takes initiative, and genuinely enjoys helping patients reach their goals. At Iowa Home Care, we believe the best caregivers combine clinical skill with patience, kindness, and respect.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Iowa Current CPR certification Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance Home health experience preferred, but not required Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with the healthcare team

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide home-based therapy interventions to help patients improve strength, mobility, and functional independence. They will work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to carry out treatment plans and document patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold a current license in the State of Iowa. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Gait trainingPatient assessmentCare coordinationOrganizational skillsPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$67kPhysical Therapy median $69k (middle half $63k–$77k)511 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa210 active21,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 25% offer loan repayment217 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,751 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
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$67k
3
$70k-75k
1
$78k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Ottumwa area

Iowa Home Care · Ottumwa, Iowa

$30-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Kent Island

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25.4-$33.75/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 coverage
Flexible spending account
Paid mileage or company-sponsored vehicle
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays

Living in Marshalltown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$180k
Median resident rent
$891/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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