Physical Therapist - Outpatient/Acute Rehab/Med-Surg
Ottumwa, IA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$44-48/hourOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Physical Therapist Travel Position - Iowa, Ottumwa
Job Details
- Position: Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel assignment
- Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: June 15, 2026
- Setting: Outpatient (OP) with floating to Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) and Medical-Surgical (MS) units
- Facility Size: 120 beds total; ARU has 13 beds
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, plus scheduled Saturday coverage
- Number of Openings: 1
Job Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services primarily in outpatient settings
- Float between outpatient, ARU, and MS units as needed, with training provided for all areas
- Participate in weekend rotation (Saturday coverage)
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Iowa
- Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
Additional Information
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems used: Meditech (Inpatient/ARU), Net Health (Outpatient)
- Dress code: Scrubs of any color or business casual attire; closed-toe shoes required
- Parking details provided during orientation
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Ottumwa, IA
As a travel nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:- Ottumwa'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 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
- Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Ottumwa.
- Ottumwa offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
- There are art galleries, live music events, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
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