Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Iowa City, IA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,160/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Physical Therapist
Location
Iowa City, IA | Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday | Variable shifts; clinic hours 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (Monday–Thursday), 7:00 AM–4:30 PM (Friday) | 5x8s or 4x10s | Expected 40 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient physical therapy services to a diverse patient population including adults, school-aged children, geriatric, orthopedic, and sports medicine patients
- Conduct 60-minute evaluations and deliver 30-minute to 60-minute treatment sessions using a dovetailed scheduling model (expected 50 patients per week)
- Manage a caseload focused on general orthopedic conditions and post-operative rehabilitation
- Complete clinical documentation using the NextGen electronic health records system, supported by an AI documentation scribe tool
- Collaborate with a team including PTs, a PTA, Rehab Aides, and front desk staff in a high-volume, steady-paced clinic environment
Required Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of Iowa or eligibility to obtain
- Outpatient physical therapy experience
- Proficiency or ability to learn the NextGen documentation system
- Ability to maintain productivity expectations in a high-volume outpatient setting
Preferred Experience / Skills
- 1+ years of outpatient PT experience
- Experience treating orthopedic and post-operative patient populations
- Familiarity with dovetailed or overlapping treatment session scheduling models
- New graduates will be considered
Why Join Us
- Join an upbeat, friendly clinic team in a supportive outpatient environment with no floating requirements and a temp-to-perm opportunity open to discussion
- Benefit from purpose-built AI documentation scribe technology designed to streamline clinical documentation and allow more focus on patient care
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
About Iowa City, IA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Iowa City, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 84°F and winter lows of 14°F.
- Expect warm summers and cold winters.
- Short-term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near the university.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, but the compact size makes it bike-friendly.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies, respiratory conditions, and obesity.
- Iowa City has a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, college sports events, and numerous outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports near the Iowa River.
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