Physical Therapist (Council Bluffs)
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist the ideal candidate will provide high – quality, evidence-based care to a diverse population with musculoskeletal conditions. This role involves evaluating, diagnosis, and implementing individualized treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. They work closely with the medical team including physicians, physical therapy assistants and ancillary staff to coordinate care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Hours/Schedule: 40 / Mon-Fri: 7a - 6p
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to instruct and collaborate with others.
- Strong team orientation.
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.
- Displays flexibility and adaptability to provide patient education regarding their specific physical therapy treatment needs.
- Ability to problem solve with patients, team and other departments within OrthoNebraska.
Essential Job Functions
- Deliver high quality clinical care and customer service Establish goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family members and healthcare team.
- Provide treatment services to restore, maintain or improve patient functions.
- Promote and advance the hospital’s vision to be the BEST through department initiatives and community outreach.
- Develop and enhance the vision of the department with an emphasis on growth and program development.
- Promote collaboration with referring physicians.
- Offer clinical instruction to physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.
- Must be able and willing to collaborate with others as demonstrated by good listening skills, honest and respectful communication, and engaging in the process of reaching consensus when making decisions.
- Responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team to restore function and improve patient quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must possess strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. The role requires the ability to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen, along with maintaining active professional licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,948 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$103k)301 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Iowa | 216 active | 21,681 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Council Bluffs) at Ortho Nebraska a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,948 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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