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Iowa Ortho
Des Moines, Iowa

Part-time- Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo callNo weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Iowa Ortho and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the Occupational Medicine capacity. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population while also supporting Occupational Medicine services.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, patient-focused clinician who values clinical excellence, strong communication, and helping patients achieve meaningful functional outcomes. Previous Occupational Medicine experience is preferred but not required.

Why Choose Iowa Ortho? At Iowa Ortho, we are guided by our IMPACT values, and we believe in fostering a culture that prioritizes both professional excellence and compassionate care:

  • Innovation that Drives Positive Outcomes (I)
  • Motivation for Exceptional Care (M)
  • Passion for Quality in Everything We Do (P)
  • Accountability Through Open and Honest Communication (A)
  • Commitment to Continued Growth (C)
  • Teamwork (T)

Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive pay, health, dental, begin with 160hrs of paid time off in a full year, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, employee discounts and more.

Key Responsibilities

Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist to address patients' functional needs and clinical goals.

Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions designed to improve function, mobility, strength, and quality of life.

Monitor patient response to treatment, assess progress toward established goals, and communicate changes in patient status to the supervising physical therapist.

Perform delegated therapeutic procedures and interventions within the PTA's score of practice, clinical competency, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Complete timely, thorough, and accurate clinical documentation for all patient encounters, including treatment notes and reports related to occupational health services.

Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety, and functional goals.

Collaborate with Physical Therapist, support staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Maintain compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, clinic policies, and safety procedures.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
  • Current, active and unencumbered Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Iowa.
  • 2 years of experience preferred.
  • Occupational Medicine experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently within the PTA scope of practice while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Ability to effectively implement established plans of care and recognize and communicate changes in patient status to the supervising Physical Therapist.

  • Commitment to exceptional patient care and customer service.
  • Ability to successfully complete required background screening and drug screening.

Center of Excellence: Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care.

Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology.

Team Atmosphere: Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.

Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare!

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Iowa Ortho is a privately held medical practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at Iowa Ortho will be required to complete a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

Iowa Ortho is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Iowa Ortho is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationCollaborationRegulatory compliance

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).

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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$80k)86 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa211 active21,594 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 25% offer loan repayment218 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,749 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 (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant 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 Part-time- Occupational Health Physical Therapist Assistant at Iowa Ortho a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
5
7-8
1
9-10

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 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Iowa Ortho

Medical Practices
Des Moines, IA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
160 hours PTO
Paid Holidays
401(k) with company match
Profit-Sharing
Employee Discounts

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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