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220+ 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.

220+ positions available

220+ 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.

FOX Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist – Ames, IA

FOX Rehabilitation

FOX Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist – Sioux City, IA

FOX Rehabilitation

UnityPoint Health logo

Physical Therapist - Therapy Plus Hiawatha (Full Time)

UnityPoint Health

Top 25%

in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy)

FOX Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist – Des Moines, IA

FOX Rehabilitation

FOX Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist (SIGN ON BONUS) – Floyd County, IA

FOX Rehabilitation

UnityPoint Health logo

Physical Therapist-Outpatient

UnityPoint Health

Work-life

6.0/10

Blue Stone Therapy logo

Physical Therapist

Blue Stone Therapy

Top 25%

in Physical Therapy

UnityPoint Health logo

Physical Therapist - Waterloo Therapy Services North Crossing

UnityPoint Health

Top 25%

in Physical Therapy

Innovive Health logo

Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant

Innovive Health

21st Century Rehab logo

Physical Therapist- Knoxville

21st Century Rehab

21st Century Rehab logo

Physical Therapist

21st Century Rehab

21st Century Rehab logo

Physical Therapist - Altoona

21st Century Rehab

Top 25%

in Physical Therapy

UnityPoint Health logo

Physical Therapist-Therapy Services-Methodist

UnityPoint Health

Top 5%

in Physical Therapy

FOX Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist - Greater Waterloo, IA

FOX Rehabilitation

UnityPoint Health logo

Physical Therapist - Hospital (PRN)

UnityPoint Health

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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.

Median advertised
$89k
Pay rank
#35 of 51
Work-life balance
5.9/10 · #10
Open listings
164

Physical Therapist roles in Iowa advertise $3k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $120k.

Physical Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, Iowa compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs IAWLBListings
Iowa (this page)$89k5.9/10164
Hawaii#1$120k+$32k5.3/1051
Minnesotaborders$98k+$9k5.7/10316
Illinoisborders$95k+$6k5.7/10681
Wisconsinborders$93k+$4k5.6/10308
Nebraskaborders$93k+$4k5.0/1067
South Dakotaborders$90k+$1k5.6/1054
Missouriborders$86k−$3k5.7/10365

“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 220+ open positions and salaries ranging from $75K to $114K, 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 5.5/10, with 10% offering remote work. 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 UnityPoint Health, FOX Rehabilitation, 21st Century Rehab, Blue Stone Therapy, 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 $75K to $114K per year, with a median near $75K. 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?

Yes — about 10% of current physical therapists listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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. 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 UnityPoint Health, FOX Rehabilitation, 21st Century Rehab, Blue Stone Therapy, 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 220+ 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.

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