Physical Therapist - PRN
Listed compensation
$38.15-$57.23/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics as a PRN Physical Therapist and launch your career in a dynamic, onsite environment located in the beautiful Guttenberg, Iowa.
This position is ideal for recent graduates and therapists seeking flexible work arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while continuing to grow in your field.
With a competitive pay range of $38.15 to $57.23 per hour, you can take advantage of the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, customer-centric culture that values innovation and excellence.
Collaborate with a high-performance team dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and achieving superior outcomes.
You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, IPERS, 457b, and 457b ROTH.
This is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on your community while benefiting from the flexibility of a PRN role.
Let Us Introduce Ourselves
For more than 60 years, Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics has been a supportive, helpful neighbor in the community we all love. Though we have expanded our services and specialties while upgrading our technology and facilities, you will find we have kept our personalized, family-focused approach to healthcare alive and well. Learn more about our patients and services in our most recent newsletter Keeping You Well.
Your role as a Physical Therapist - PRN
As a Physical Therapist at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics, you will provide skilled physical therapy services across various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care.
You'll utilize your competencies to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, improving their functional abilities and overall wellness. Your responsibilities will include thorough documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, and interdisciplinary communications in accordance with hospital safety policies.
You will also engage patients and their families in education processes, ensuring they are informed and involved in their care. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will develop individualized care plans, set achievable goals, and perform patient treatments using modalities and therapeutic exercises.
Your role will extend to mentoring Physical Therapy Assistants and fostering a cooperative team environment, embodying the core values of empathy, integrity, and customer-centricity that define our organization.
Together, we strive for excellence in patient care while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all.
Would you be a great Physical Therapist - PRN?
To excel as a Physical Therapist at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program, with a Doctorate Degree preferred. Current Iowa state licensure is essential, alongside maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Success in this role requires strong clinical knowledge and application of evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality physical therapy services across diverse patient populations.
Proficiency in documentation software and familiarity with patient management systems will be critical for efficient record-keeping and communication within interdisciplinary teams.
Additionally, strong interpersonal skills are necessary to foster positive relationships with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare colleagues. The ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism while coaching support staff will contribute to an energetic and high-performance work environment, aligning with the mission and values of Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics.
Knowledge and Skills Required for the Position Are
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.
Current Iowa state licensure as a physical therapist. Must maintain BLS certification.
- Must have clinical knowledge necessary to competently perform quality physical therapy
- Doctorate Degree preferred.
- Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?
If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Post-offer, fit-for-duty assessment required, as well as Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Develop individualized care plans, perform therapeutic exercises, and mentor Physical Therapy Assistants to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program and possess current Iowa state licensure. Maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and proficiency in documentation software are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $79k–$119k | Physical Therapy median $146k (middle half $141k–$166k)139 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$113k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Iowa | 220 active | 21,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Iowa physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 26% offer loan repayment226 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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