Pays Starting at $80,000 — $10k below the Physical Therapist market median of ~$90k (61 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
About the Role
Outpatient PT. $80K+. $20K sign-on. $350/mo loan repayment. Monday-Friday. No weekends. Relocation help. Large center with aquatics.
Join Select Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist – $20K Sign-On in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: Starting at $80,000 annual base
- Signing bonus offered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Select Physical Therapy in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school and a current state license or eligibility for licensure. Must have CPR certification and relevant outpatient clinical experience or rotation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Iowa, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$89k across 150 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus at Select Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 61 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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