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Iowa City, Iowa

Part Time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Make a Meaningful Difference. One Home, One Patient, One Life at a Time. Visiting Nurse Association: Compassionate Care. Trusted Support. Healthier Communities.

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Part-Time Physical Therapist to join our growing home health team. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients, provide one-on-one care, and help individuals regain independence in the comfort of their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.

At VNA, we believe healthcare is most effective when it meets people where they are. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to see the real impact of your work every day while collaborating with a supportive, mission-driven interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving lives across our community.

Our Mission is to improve health and well being by providing healthcare services to people in their homes and throughout the community. Working in partnership with Iowa City Hospice, the organization envisions being the foundation of the community's continuum of home-based healthcare, from birth to end of life.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:

  • Provide personalized, one-on-one patient care
  • Enjoy autonomy while working within a collaborative healthcare team
  • Create meaningful connections with patients and families
  • Help patients recover, regain mobility, and maintain independence at home
  • Work for an organization committed to compassion, excellence, and community service
  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall function.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safety, injury prevention, body mechanics, and home exercise programs.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation and clinical records.
  • Promote patient independence and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.
  • Follow all agency policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements during home visits.

Schedule

Part-Time Position 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m. Flexible scheduling options may be available based on patient needs and caseload.

  • Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package at just 20 hours per week
  • Wellmark Medical Insurance Plans
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer-Matched 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
  • Bi-Weekly Pay
  • Generous Vacation Leave
  • Generous Sick Leave
  • Eight Paid Holidays
  • Direct Deposit
  • Dedicated Management Support
  • Agency-issued iPhone and iPad
  • Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a current Iowa Physical Therapist license.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience providing direct patient care; home health experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and rehabilitation principles.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to work independently, manage a flexible schedule, and prioritize patient needs effectively.
  • Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a passion for helping individuals achieve greater independence.
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, documentation standards, and patient safety practices.

Valid Iowa driver's license, reliable transportation, and required auto insurance; ability to travel throughout the service area in varying weather conditions.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform the physical demands of home health practice, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Current U.S. work authorization.

  • First Aid and Mandatory Reporter certifications, or willingness to obtain as required.
  • Successful completion of required background checks and clearance of all applicable exclusion lists.

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized, one-on-one physical therapy interventions to patients in their homes to improve strength, mobility, and independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility assessmentStrength trainingBalance trainingPatient educationHome health careInterdisciplinary collaborationMandatory reporting

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% 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 score5.7 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,840 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$102k)322 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa219 active21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 32% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,840 Physical Therapy listings), 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

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 24 employers
12
<$105k
10
$105k-125k
1
$129k
7
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
31%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$68-$76/hr
#2

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$68-$76/hr
#3

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$75/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Confidential Employer

Medical Practices
Iowa City, Iowa
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Wellmark Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-Matched 403(b) Retirement Plan
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Employer-Paid Disability Insurance

Living in Iowa City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,713/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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