Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Rock Valley Physical Therapy is seeking a skilled and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our exceptional team of professionals. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, individualized care that truly makes a difference in patients’ lives, while enjoying a positive and upbeat workplace. You’ll have the chance to work with a diverse patient population, collaborate with experienced practitioners committed to clinical excellence, and have fun along the way.

We’re seeking candidates who are strong communicators and analytical thinkers and who also bring curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to our workplace. If you thrive on solving challenges and making a positive impact every day, you’ll feel right at home at Rock Valley.

We are dedicated to finding the best fit for every role, no matter where you are in your career journey. We give every applicant equal consideration and fill each position based on the skills and experience that matter most. A Physical Therapy license is a must, but don’t worry if you’re just starting out; new graduates are encouraged to apply!

What You’ll Do

  • Perform comprehensive evaluations on a variety of orthopedic and neurologic conditions and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
  • Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to improve strength, mobility, pain management, function, and overall quality of life.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and long-term wellness.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals and community partners.
  • Contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented clinical environment.

Why Join Our Team

We invest in our therapists, and we make sure you love coming to work! At Rock Valley, fun and professional growth go hand in hand.

  • We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Student loan reimbursement
  • A generous annual CE allowance for professionals
  • Dedicated professional development opportunities
  • Built-in scribe assistance for our EMR enhances work-life balance
  • Mentorship programs for new graduates and early-career therapists (Rock U and Rock U 2)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership
  • Enjoy opportunities to work with a diverse patient population.

Apply today and take the first step toward joining the Rock Valley Physical Therapy team.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive evaluations for orthopedic and neurologic conditions to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and educate patients on home exercise programs and long-term wellness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapy license. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and the role requires strong communication and analytical skills.

Key Skills

Orthopedic evaluationNeurologic evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationAnalytical thinkingCollaborationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 76% 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 $95k (middle half $89k–$105k)348 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa209 active21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentIowa Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 28% offer loan repayment215 active listings, Oct 2026
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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 25 employers
12
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
32% this job
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 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Sign-on bonus
Student loan reimbursement
Generous annual CE allowance
Professional development opportunities
Built-in scribe assistance for EMR
Mentorship programs (Rock U and Rock U 2)

Living in Cedar Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,274/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
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 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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