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Iowa City, Iowa

Physical Therapist (PRN - Flexible Hours)

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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 at our Iowa City location.

Schedule

  • Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm
  • PRN hours are varied.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Assist in the research/development of clinical practices and competencies.
  • Plan and prepare individualized, creative, and unique activities to meet each child's individual goals.

What You'll Need

Master's level or higher graduate of an APTA approved physical therapy or PTA program and active license in the state of Iowa.

  • Pediatric experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing Careers@childserve.org.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.

ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.

Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will administer standardized assessments and clinical observations to create and implement individualized plans of care for pediatric patients. They will also participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to the development of clinical practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher from an APTA-approved physical therapy program and possess an active license in the state of Iowa. Pediatric experience is preferred, along with the physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform clinical duties.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPlan of care developmentClinical practice researchCommunicationDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PRN - Flexible Hours) at Child Serve a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,816 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

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

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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

  • No weekends

Living in Iowa City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,270/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Iowa City, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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