Physical Therapist - Full Time TEMPORARY
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Come join us at Kahl Home! We are a Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 1955. Our state-of-the-art services, amenities, and excellent staff make Kahl Home a premier nursing facility in the Quad Cities.
We are seeking to hire a Physical Therapist - Full-Time for a TEMPORARY 14-week assignment.
Physical Therapist Qualifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited College or University.
- IA License and current registration as a Therapist (Should be a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.)
- One year of clinical experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
Physical Therapist Job Summary
- Perform evaluations, design treatment plans and administer physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Supervise professional and non-professional physical therapy staff.
- Assign case load and other related tasks to physical therapy staff.
- Coordinate physical therapy program with other services for assigned residents.
- Complete required documentation for residents’ medical records.
- Record daily attendance for statistical record keeping.
- Schedule daily treatments.
- Participate in In-Service Education program.
- Provide recommendations to Restorative Nursing Staff.
This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.
We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!
Kahl Home Can Offer You
- Competitive Compensation
- Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
- Health (Aetna) PPO or HSA with employer contribution
- Fully paid Vision and Dental (Single Plan)
- Flexible Spending Account and supplemental insurances
- Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
- Fully paid Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
- Generous Paid-Time-Off
Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love℠!
Kahl Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will be responsible for performing evaluations, designing treatment plans, and administering physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a physician. This role also involves supervising staff, assigning caseloads, coordinating the therapy program with other services, and completing all required resident documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and hold an Iowa Physical Therapist License. One year of clinical experience in Long Term Care is preferred, and membership in the American Physical Therapy Association is expected.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$105k)258 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Iowa | 212 active | 22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Full Time TEMPORARY at Kahl Home a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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