Physical Therapist

Athletico; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Continuing Education Allowance

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

17 days PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Student Loan Repayment Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A health and wellness service provider in Iowa is seeking a Physical Therapist to enhance patient health and quality of life. This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional care. Candidates must have a degree from an accredited program, relevant licensure, and CPR certification. The position offers a competitive salary between $63,000 and $100,000 with extensive growth and learning benefits, including continuing education and mentorship programs.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist or license eligibility based on state regulations.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Enhance patient’s health and quality of life.
• Provide exceptional patient care and service.
• Participate in teamwork and continuous learning.

Job description

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Position Overview

Athletico’s Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope, and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and cost-effective care that emphasizes education and prevention of future injury. We continuously invest in our clinicians and demonstrate our core values of one team, understanding our business, recognition, people‑focused accountability, continuous innovation, trust, and integrity—these are the foundation for our awesome culture. Clinicians are involved members of the communities we serve.

Athletico clinicians are energetic and service‑minded team players who provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained, and all compliance standards must be completed as requested.

Position Summary

Our Physical Therapist’s role is to enhance your patient’s health and quality of life. You will be exposed to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth, working with a variety of specialties while you grow your skills and future as a physical therapist.

Growth and Learning Benefits

• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated to your Continuing Education.
• Strategic Mentorship programs.
• Leadership programs.
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
• Monthly incentives.
• 900+ locations in 25 states (top‑notch care since 1991!).
• Residency Programs—Athletico will reimburse 100% of the curriculum costs.

Additional Benefits

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment).
• New for 2025 – KinderCare Discount.
• New for 2025 – Headspace for Friends/Family.
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA.
• Progyny Fertility Benefit.
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Company-paid Basic Life / AD&D.
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child).
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Company-paid Maternity & Parental Leave.
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement.
• Legal & Credit Monitoring.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only).
• 17 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire).
• 6 major holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly.
• 5 CEU PTO Days.
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee.
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources.
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking.
• Retirement 401(k) with Per-Pay Company Match.
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources.
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Discount Program.
• Plus more! Learn more by checking out Athletico's Benefits Summary and ID&E Benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist or license eligibility based on state regulations.
• Current CPR Certification.

Job Description and EEO Statement

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full-time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage
USD$ 63,000.00 Yr.

Maximum Salary/Wage
USD$ 100,000.00 Yr.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services