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Ottumwa, Iowa

Home Health Physical Therapist - Ottumwa area

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Ottumwa Office - Ottumwa, IA
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00Hourly

Are you a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Iowa Home Care, where we believe care is best delivered where people feel most comfortable — at home. As a Physical Therapist, you will provide in-home evaluations, treatments, and education to help patients improve strength, mobility, safety, and independence. You will work closely with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available Benefits of Joining Iowa Home Care Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Short-term and Long-Term Disability plans Flex-Spending Paid Mileage or Company Sponsored Vehicle Employee Assistance Program Excellent 401K with Employer Match PTO and Paid Holidays Wellness Program Continuing Education opportunities Supportive clinical team environment with strong leadership and dedicated case management Autonomy, professional respect, and opportunities for growth within a trusted, locally owned agency The opportunity to make a real difference by helping Iowans remain safely in the place they love — their home Duties to include:

  • Conduct comprehensive in-home physical therapy evaluations
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, strength, balance, and safety
  • Provide therapeutic interventions including exercise programs, gait training, transfer training, and pain management
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and equipment use
  • Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate care
  • Document all patient visits, progress notes, and care plans in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and home modifications when appropriate
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Communicate changes in condition or concerns to the interdisciplinary care team
  • Promote independence and ongoing improvement through compassionate, patient-centered care Our Values at Iowa Home Care Professional – We set high standards for quality and professionalism in everything we do. Our clinicians are skilled, well-trained, and committed to delivering care with integrity, respect, and excellence. A-Players – We build teams of proactive, dependable, motivated individuals who bring their best every day. Each team member plays a vital role in achieving the highest standard of care for our patients and families. Dedicated – Our commitment runs deep. We go above and beyond to ensure our patients feel safe, supported, and cared for. We value reliability and take pride in serving with consistency and compassion. Loving – Compassion and kindness guide our work. We focus on meaningful connections and creating a supportive environment for every patient. We care for each person with empathy, understanding, and love. Qualifications: Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa. Minimum of two years of experience in physical therapy; community/home health experience preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, and safety. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and document patient progress in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa with at least two years of experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for home visits.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationCare coordinationDocumentationAdaptive equipment recommendationMobility assessmentStrength trainingBalance trainingSafety assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 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 score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,800 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$104kPhysical Therapy median $96k (middle half $71k–$111k)297 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa206 active21,601 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 27% offer loan repayment212 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,800 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 Home Health Physical Therapist - Ottumwa area at Iowa Home Care a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,800 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 18 employers
19
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
1
$130k
5
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
55% this job
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,800 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Iowa Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
West Des Moines, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability plans
Flex-Spending
Paid Mileage or Company Sponsored Vehicle
Employee Assistance Program
401K with Employer Match
PTO and Paid Holidays

Living in Ottumwa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$152k
Median resident rent
$921/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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