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Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Physical Therapist!

As a Physical Therapist at MercyOne, you will:

Provide quality care to a variety of patients in a caring, professional and efficient manner including inpatient, outpatient, and skilled care

Evaluate the patient's condition and develop, implement and coordinate a customized physical rehabilitation plan to enhance strength, flexibility, range of motion, motor control, skin integrity, balance, and functional mobility skills, with associated equipment as needed, as well as reduce pain and discomfort and prevent secondary impairments in neonatal, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations

Complete necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner

Supervise clinical interns in and effective and professional manner and to supervise supportive staff effectively as required by Iowa and Illinois professional practice acts

Schedule: 32 hours a week

Day shift

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
  • Iowa state license
  • Basic Life Support within 6 months of employment
  • No experience required

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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 patient conditions and develop customized rehabilitation plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional skills. They are also responsible for providing quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings while supervising clinical interns and support staff.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient evaluationRehabilitation planningClinical documentationSupervisionPatient careRange of motion assessmentPain management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% 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 score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,827 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $90k–$105k)345 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa211 active22,096 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 50% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment217 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,827 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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 26 employers
11
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Augusta, Georgia

$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 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

Full benefits package
Competitive compensation
Opportunity for growth throughout the system

Living in Davenport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$198k
Typical market rent
$965/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.1
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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