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Functional Pathways
Council Bluffs, Iowa

Part-time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$65/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Bethany Lutheran Home - Council Bluffs, IA 51503Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $50.00 - $65.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Bethany Lutheran Health Services in Council Bluffs, IA! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Bethany Lutheran Health Services in Council Bluffs, IA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Part-time Physical Therapist.

About Us

Bethany Lutheran Health Services in Council Bluffs, IA is a vibrant and welcoming senior living community that provides personalized care and exceptional services to its residents.

Our facility offers a range of amenities, including therapy programs and fitness classes, to support the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

As a therapist at Bethany Lutheran, you will have the opportunity to work with a compassionate and dedicated team of healthcare professionals, while making a positive impact in the lives of our residents.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for residents under physician supervision. They will also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and ensure the application of clinical programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to supervise therapy assistants are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationDischarge PlanningCare Plan RevisionSupervision of Physical Therapy AssistantsClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 45% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

12
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
8
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
59%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Relocation assistance
7%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

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$72-$95/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Council Bluffs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,350/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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