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21st Century Rehab
Altoona, Iowa

Physical Therapist - Altoona

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Grow Your Career with 21st Century Rehab, PC – Now Hiring Physical Therapist with a Women's Health emphasis

Are you looking to join a team that values your growth, supports your learning journey, and offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and even student loan repayment options? Then 21st Century Rehab, PC is the place for you!

We are a therapist-owned company that delivers high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy across 14 communities in Central Iowa. We are proud to provide care in hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities. At the heart of our company is a dedication to excellent one-on-one patient care and a belief that the best care begins with a happy, fulfilled, and well-supported team.

Position Available

Physical Therapist

What You Can Expect

  • A supportive, positive work culture with an experienced and collaborative team.
  • A flexible and growth-focused environment where new grads and experienced therapists alike can thrive.
  • One-on-one care with patients to ensure meaningful, lasting outcomes.
  • A strong mentorship program and professional development support.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy assessments and individualized treatment plans

Deliver Care in Outpatient Setting

  • Actively participate in patient care planning and interdisciplinary communication.
  • Complete required documentation and maintain accurate, timely records.
  • Uphold high standards of professionalism, ethics, and accountability.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in Iowa (new graduates welcome to apply).
  • Passion for or strong interest in women’s health physical therapy, training and continuing education opportunities provided.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Benefits Include

  • Competitive salary
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Incentive and Bonus program
  • Professional affiliations and more

At 21st Century Rehab, we’re committed to helping you love what you do and feel supported every step of the way.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

  • Email Christa at hr@21stcenturyrehab.com or submit your resume through this site.
  • 21st Century Rehab, PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy assessments and individualized treatment plans within an outpatient setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate patient records to ensure meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlanningClinical DocumentationProfessional EthicsPatient Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$103k)268 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa212 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Altoona at 21st Century Rehab 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 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 22 employers
6
<$95k
14
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
1
$129k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
32% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + LodgingContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70+/visit
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida

$70+/visit
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About 21st Century Rehab

Wellness and Fitness Services
NEVADA, Iowa
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Student loan repayment options
Medical and dental insurance
Continuing education allowance
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) retirement plan
Incentive and Bonus program
Professional affiliations

Living in Altoona

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Typical market rent
$1,556/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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