Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant
Davenport, IA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,720/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Physical Therapist, Inpatient, located in Davenport, Iowa. This position involves providing physical therapy services to adult patients with various neurological and orthopedic conditions in a hospital setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Iowa license, physical therapist (PT) certification, certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), with no minimum years of experience required.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position is at a facility with 37 beds, serving patients with diagnoses such as cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), brain injury, spinal stenosis, spinal cord injury (SCI), cardiac issues, and lower extremity (LE) amputations. Equipment used includes Solo Step and Lite Gait. The unit is on Cerner electronic health record system, and the shift may involve a weekend presence, with 2 weekend shifts per month. The patient ratio is 4 teams. The position was created to replace a permanent staff member with a target start date of June 29, 2026.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
4 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Davenport, IA
As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Davenport, IA here's what you should know:- Davenport's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 84°F, and in winter, average lows are around 14°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Davenport.
- Davenport is car-friendly, and public transportation options are also available.
- Davenport has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Davenport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks and recreational areas along the Mississippi River.
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