PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FULL TIME/PART TIME - OTTUMWA

Pellahealth; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Pellahealth in Ottumwa, IA seeks a Physical Therapist for full‑time or part‑time, on‑site. The role involves evaluating and directing physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a physician, with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday day shift.

A $5,000 sign‑on bonus applies with a work commitment. Requirements include Iowa PT licensure, BLS/HeartCode, English proficiency, strong communication, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Physical Therapy licensure and graduation from an approved PT program.
• Experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.
• AHA HeartCode BLS certification required; certification within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer PT as prescribed by a physician.
• Administer treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability.
• Coordinate, delegate and supervise duties of supportive staff.
• Ensure patient charges are accurate and entered promptly.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Computer literacy

PT modalities knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

Equipment operation

Education

Iowa physical therapy licensure

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FULL TIME/PART TIME - OTTUMWA

Job Category: Allied Heath

Requisition Number: PHYSI002150

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Therapy-Ottumwa
301 W 2nd St
Suite B-1
Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

Description

SCHEDULE: FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE MONDAY-FRIDAY DAY SHIFT HOURS

SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000 with work commitment

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy for modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Current Iowa Physical Therapy licensure, graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

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