Physical Therapist (26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 59,213 - 73,079; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid single health and dental insurance

Employer-paid life and disability coverage

Generous IPERS retirement plan

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Algona, Iowa is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services for students with disabilities. The role includes collaborating with educators and families to support functional mobility and promote positive outcomes in educational settings.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Iowa Physical Therapy license and has a background in pediatrics. This position offers a competitive salary and strong benefits, including health and dental insurance, life coverage, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university.
• Iowa licensure is essential for practice.
• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff and families regarding motor-based concerns.
• Provide assessments for functional mobility, posture, and positioning.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and interns.

Skills

Experience or interest in pediatrics

Time management

Communication skills

Education

S., M.S., or DPT from an approved Physical Therapy Education Program

Physical Therapy license issued by Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Statement of Professional Recognition

Tools

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Physical Therapist (26-27)

Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency Algona - Algona, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5721915

Application Deadline: May 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Job Description

Qualification

• Education: S., M.S., or DPT from a college or university with an approved Physical Therapy Education Program
• Licensure:
  • Physical Therapy license issued by Iowa Department of Public Health
  • Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Statement of Professional Recognition
• Experience: Experience or interest in pediatrics desired

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with LEA and AEA staff, other agencies, parents and caregivers regarding motor‑based concerns
• Provide functional mobility, postural, and positioning assessments of the child within his/her educational environment
• Screen, assess and provide resources and/or services to students 0–21 in areas of functional mobility, posture, positioning, and adaptive equipment management within least restrictive environments
• Manage time, organize materials, and communicate with AEA and LEA staff to effectively manage cases of assigned students
• Fulfill IEP and IFSP service delivery minutes and maintain timely documentation and billing
• Utilize individualized physical therapy interventions for children and youth with disabilities in the educational environment
• Monitor student progress toward measurable educational goals and objectives
• Participate in supervising clinical interns and in other student training
• Develop/and or participate in professional enrichment activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery
• Engage in public awareness activities to assist consumers in understanding their services and outcomes of the physical therapy profession in the educational setting
• Serve as an advocate for all children and youth
• Report any and all violations of rules and regulations to supervisor/coordinator
• Assume responsibility for adapting, designing, ordering and maintaining equipment
• Supervise physical therapy assistants
• Provide training and coaching to students or child caregivers in how to best implement routine‑based strategies and tiered supports
• Participate in IEP and IFSP meetings and engage in team decision making
• Other duties as assigned

Common to all employees

• Contributes to a positive and productive work, learning and team environment
• Believes in, advocates for, understands, supports and delivers the priority work of the AEAs, Iowa Public and Accredited Schools, the Iowa Department of Education and Prairie Lakes AEA
• Focuses upon agency and team efforts to deliver equitable, efficient and effective educational services that prepare Iowa children for a life well‑lived
• Anticipates and responds to needs, requirements and expectations of clients resulting in acceleration, inspiration and innovation
• Demonstrates effective verbal, non‑verbal, written, listening and visual communication
• Possesses effective interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation skills and is committed to relationships and partnerships, within and outside of the agency
• Exhibits self‑motivation, reliability, organization, detail and quality and engages in continuous improvement of professional practice to build skills needed to perform job duties and meet agency goals and expectations
• Manages time effectively so that timelines are met and improved results are evident in learning, professional capacity and system effectiveness
• Problem solves by utilizing data‑based decisions, preventing and resolving conflicts and providing comprehensive, high quality solutions
• Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality
• Models and integrates technology into daily work
• Leads professional development for at least one course, internally, externally or both
• Understands other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, according to current needs of the agency or districts served

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel between schools and sites served.
• Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking. Ability to regularly get up and down from the floor, climb stairs, and deliver and manage positioning and adaptive therapy equipment. May also involve above‑average levels of activity at times that can’t always be anticipated.

Benefits Enjoy a strong benefits package featuring fully paid single health and dental insurance, employer‑paid life and disability coverage, and a generous IPERS retirement plan

Position Type: 1.0 FTE

Salary: $59,213 to $73,079 Per Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Valerie Jergens , Regional Administrator
• Fort Dodge
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]