Physical Therapist

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend or holiday requirement

Friendly, fun, and dedicated peers

401(k) with profit sharing

Health, dental, and vision insurance +

Job summary

DMOS in Des Moines area seeks full-time Physical Therapists to join Urbandale and Norwalk clinics, delivering rehabilitation care to help patients return to daily life and activities they love. Expect collaboration with physicians and a schedule Monday–Friday, with clinic hours 7am–6pm (Mon-Thu) and 7am–4pm (Fri).

Applicants must hold an active Iowa PT license (or be completing PT degree with licensure expected). DMOS offers strong benefits, PTO, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice in Iowa as a Physical Therapist (or pursuing degree with anticipated licensure)
• Strong communication with patients and physicians
• Curious; listens, asks clarifying questions, and avoids interrupting

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan physical therapy treatment for patients recovering from injuries, or with muscle, nerve, joint, and bone conditions
• Adhere to physician recommendations and protocols related to patient condition
• Be on your feet all day and assist in transporting, positioning, or holding patients when necessary

Skills

Communication skills

Active license IA

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

As our Physical Therapy services continue to grow throughout the Des Moines Metro to become more accessible to our patients, we are seeking Physical Therapists to join our team at our Urbandale and Norwalk clinics! You will provide our patients with outstanding rehabilitation care to help them get back to daily life and the activities they love. You will work alongside a group of likeminded, team of professionals. Opportunity for collaboration with Physicians to provide cohesive orthopaedic care to patients. No two days are the same working with patients from the community that are in need of rehabilitation from an injury or surgical procedure. These are full-time (40-hr) opportunities with hours Monday thru Friday.

Clinic hours are Monday - Thursday (7am - 6pm) Friday (7am - 4pm)

Here’s What You Can Expect

• Develop and plan physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases.
• Adhere to Physician recommendations and protocol related to a patient’s condition.
• Being on your feet all day, sometimes assisting in transporting, positioning, or holding patients when necessary.

What We’re Looking For

• Individual with active license to practice in the state of Iowa as a Physical Therapist (OR individual completing a degree in Physical Therapy with the anticipation of becoming licensed).
• Communication skills. Ability to communicate calmly and professionally to patients and physicians.
• Curious. You practice the art of listening, asking clarifying questions, and avoiding interrupting your patient.

Why DMOS?

• No weekend or holiday requirement
• Friendly, fun, and dedicated peers.
• Outstanding 401(k) with an annual company profit sharing contribution (even if you don’t participate in the match program).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance including six paid holidays and a generous PTO accrual program for full time staff to earn up to 27 days a year.
• We celebrated 70 years of orthopedic care in 2025!

Qualifications

Education

Required

Doctorate or better in Physical Therapy.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Physical Therapist

DMOS is a privately held medical facility. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at DMOS will be required to complete a criminal background check, federal background checks, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

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