184+ Physical Therapist Jobs in Iowa
Physical Therapist positions in Iowa with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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184+ Physical Therapist Jobs in Iowa Available Now
These 67 roles pay ~$100k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - Spirit Lake | PRN
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How Iowa Compares for Physical Therapist Pay
Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physical therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physical Therapist roles in Iowa advertise $3k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $120k.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $89k | — | 5.9/10 | 164 |
| Hawaii#1 | $120k | +$32k | 5.3/10 | 51 |
| Minnesotaborders | $98k | +$9k | 5.7/10 | 316 |
| Illinoisborders | $95k | +$6k | 5.7/10 | 681 |
| Wisconsinborders | $93k | +$4k | 5.6/10 | 308 |
| Nebraskaborders | $93k | +$4k | 5.0/10 | 67 |
| South Dakotaborders | $90k | +$1k | 5.6/10 | 54 |
| Missouriborders | $86k | −$3k | 5.7/10 | 365 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physical Therapist Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physical therapist jobs in iowa. With 184+ open positions and salaries ranging from $50K to $100K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physical Therapist Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 6.9/10, with 15% with no on-call requirements, 65% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for physical therapist jobs in iowa include Sanford Health, Child Serve, UnityPoint Health, Sugar Maple Health, and more. Positions span physical therapist jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physical therapist jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapists earn in Iowa?
Listed physical therapists in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $50K to $100K per year, with a median near $73K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid physical therapists jobs available?
Some physical therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physical therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 15% with no on-call and 65% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include Sanford Health, Child Serve, UnityPoint Health, Sugar Maple Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physical therapist jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 184+ physical therapists positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physical Therapist Jobs in Iowa
FOX Rehabilitation35 open roles here · WLB 75/100Reliant Rehabilitation19 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Athletico Physical Therapy15 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Blue Stone Therapy12 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Select Physical Therapy8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Key Rehabilitation7 open roles here · WLB 69/100
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