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Iowa Home Care
Fort Dodge, Iowa

Physical Therapist | Home Health | Fort Dodge & Webster City

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Webster City - Fort Dodge - Fort Dodge, IA 50501, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00Hourly, Are you a Physical Therapist who enjoys building relationships with patients and seeing the difference your care makes in their everyday lives?

Iowa Home Care is looking for compassionate, motivated PTs to join our team and provide quality therapy to patients in the comfort of their own homes. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on what matters most: helping patients move safely, regain function, build confidence, and remain independent at home.

You’ll work one-on-one with patients and families while partnering with an experienced interdisciplinary care team. Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available Why Iowa Home Care? At Iowa Home Care, we believe our clinicians do their best work when they have the support, flexibility, and resources they need.

We offer: Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options Short-term and long-term disability coverage Flexible spending account Paid mileage or access to a company-sponsored vehicle Employee Assistance Program 401(k) plan with employer match Paid time off and paid holidays Employee wellness program Continuing education and professional development opportunities Accessible clinical leadership and dedicated case management support A collaborative environment where your clinical judgment and expertise are valued Opportunities to grow your career within a locally owned and operated agency The opportunity to make a lasting difference for patients by helping them safely remain at home

What You'll Do

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will provide individualized therapy based on each patient's goals, abilities, and needs.

Responsibilities Include

Evaluate patients in their homes and assess mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional limitations Create personalized therapy plans based on the patient's condition and goals Deliver therapeutic exercises and interventions to improve function and quality of life Provide gait, balance, transfer, mobility, and strengthening training Teach patients and caregivers strategies for safe movement and continued progress between visits Develop and instruct patients in appropriate home exercise programs Assess the need for assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and home safety modifications Track patient response to treatment and modify interventions as progress is made Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Identify and communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate members of the care team Coordinate services with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, and case managers Encourage patients to reach realistic functional goals while promoting independence and confidence Deliver care with professionalism, compassion, and respect for each patient's individual circumstances What We Value Professionalism We take pride in providing dependable, high-quality care.

Our clinicians are expected to bring knowledge, integrity, accountability, and respect to every patient interaction. A-Players We want team members who take initiative, communicate well, follow through, and genuinely want to make a difference.

Everyone at Iowa Home Care contributes to the success of our patients and our team. Dedication Our patients and families count on us. We value clinicians who are reliable, committed, and willing to go the extra mile when it matters. Loving Care Home health is personal.

We believe great care starts with genuine compassion and meaningful relationships. We treat our patients and their families with patience, dignity, kindness, and understanding.

Join Iowa Home Care and build a career where your clinical expertise can directly improve someone's ability to live safely and independently at home.

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

The physical therapist will evaluate patients in their homes to create and deliver personalized therapy plans focused on mobility, strength, and functional independence. They will also maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa and possess a minimum of 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

Patient evaluationMobility assessmentStrength trainingBalance trainingGait trainingHome safety assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCare planningAdaptive equipment instructionOrganizational skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 80% 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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Fort Dodge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$835/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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 options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending account
Paid mileage or company-sponsored vehicle
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays