Physical Therapist

DMOS; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with profit sharing

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and generous PTO up to 6

Job summary

Des Moines Orthopaedics is expanding its Physical Therapy team in Urbandale and Norwalk, IA. We seek licensed Physical Therapists to provide high-quality rehabilitation, work with a collaborative team, and support patients returning to daily activities.

Full-time hours, Monday–Friday, with clinic hours 7am–6pm (Mon-Thu) and 7am–4pm (Fri). Responsibilities include planning PT treatment, following physician guidelines, and assisting with patient handling as required.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Doctorate or higher in Physical Therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan physical therapy treatment for patients.
• Adhere to physician recommendations and protocol.
• Assist in transporting, positioning, or holding patients as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate or better in Physical Therapy

Iowa Physical Therapy license

Job description

Des Moines Orthopaedics - West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

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?

• 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!

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.

Please Note: DMOS values your privacy. DMOS will not ask a candidate for private personal information, such as social security number/date of birth, until after an offer is accepted. DMOS will not contact candidates through any other site outside of UKG or @DMOS email addresses. DMOS does not contact candidates through Indeed. Please do not respond to Indeed requests for DMOS. You may email [e-mail] for more questions

Qualifications

Education

Required

Doctorate or better in Physical Therapy.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Physicial Therapist

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