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Clinton, Iowa

Outpatient Full-Time Physical Therapist Clinton

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description:

Your Best Life. Our One Purpose.

Join the MercyOne Team as a full-time Physical Therapist at our Clinton location. Our focus is quality-comprehensive treatment to achieve the most optimal outcome and help patients regain strength, mobility and independence. The PT will evaluate and treat patients of all ages. Develop treatment plans with involvement in family/support systems to meet the individual’s functional goals. The PT will work with other professionals (Physicians, SLPs, OTs and other PTs).

About The Area

Clinton is a place to grow roots along the Mississippi river with access to fishing, beaches, boating, showboat theater, orchestra and riverside dining. Nicely located to big cities; two hours to Chicago, 2.5 hours to Madison, WI, 1.5 hours to Iowa City, and 45 minutes to the Quad Cities. Clinton is a safe, family-friendly community with excellent schools and open enrollment option for public and private schools. The cost of living is 22% lower than the national average and commutes are less than 15 minutes from anywhere in the city.

We care about your well-being, which is why our benefit package supports work life balance. We offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible Hours
  • Jump Start
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Retirement program opportunities
  • Wellness Program

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of Physical Therapy program
  • Licensed in Iowa
  • Previous work experience, not required
  • BLS within 3 months of hire
  • Mandatory Reporter

Join Our Team

  • Contact: Andrea Barnett, Provider Recruiter barnett@mercyhealth.com
  • W: 563-244-5801
  • C: 563-357-9977

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients of all ages to help them regain strength, mobility, and independence. They will develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with family support systems and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Physical Therapy program and hold a valid license in Iowa. Additionally, they are required to obtain BLS certification within three months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMobility TrainingStrength TrainingFunctional Goal SettingInterdisciplinary CollaborationMandatory Reporting

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
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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

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

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flexible Hours
Jump Start
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Retirement program opportunities
Wellness Program

Living in Clinton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$775/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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.