Pays $55-$60/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$87k (54 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time physical therapist in skilled nursing. Flexible schedule, $114K-$125K. Ames, IA.
Join TMC as a Physical Therapist – Flexible Schedule, $114K-$125K in Ames, Iowa, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $55 - $60/hour.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
- Mental wellness support program
- New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career advancement and leadership development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join TMC as a Physical Therapist – Flexible Schedule, $114K-$125K.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients and implement personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and nursing staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist or license-eligible in the state of practice and hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapist program. Experience or a strong interest in skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatric rehabilitation is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% 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)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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