Travel Physical Therapist
Urbandale, IA
Healthcare Support
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,580/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,280/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,300/week
Benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Referral bonus
- 401k retirement plan
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly pay
Qualifications
Description
Travel/Local Physical Therapist – Home Health | Urbandale, IA
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a Home Health opportunity based out of Urbandale, Iowa. Both travel and local candidates are welcome to apply.
This is a Monday–Friday position with no weekends and no call, offering 40 guaranteed weekly hours for travelers.
Position Details
- Specialty: Physical Therapist – Home Health
- Location: Urbandale, IA
- Setting: Home Health
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week for travelers
- Weekends: None
- On-Call: None
- Orientation: Urbandale, IA
- Coverage: Approximately 3–4 counties
- Visits will be scheduled geographically to help maintain an efficient territory, generally within 30–40 minutes of a centralized location
Responsibilities
- Perform PT evaluations and re-evaluations
- Complete PT discharges
- Provide skilled physical therapy services in the home setting
- Maintain approximately 6 productivity units per day
- Evaluations/re-evaluations count as approximately 1.5 units each
- Approximately 4 evaluations/re-evaluations per day may equal the expected 6 units
- No Start of Care (SOC) assessments required — another PT handles SOCs
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license
- For travelers: Previous professional PT experience required; no new-grad travelers
- Home Health experience highly preferred, but not strictly required
- Home Health clinical rotations during PT school may be considered relevant
- OASIS experience preferred, but not required
- Must hold a license from a PT Compact-eligible/participating state if not currently licensed in Iowa
- Candidates who require traditional non-compact Iowa licensure should not be submitted due to potential licensing delays
Local Candidates
Local PTs are encouraged to apply. There may be additional flexibility regarding experience for local candidates due to the potential for a long-term opportunity with the organization.
Interview Process
Interview conducted by phone, Teams, or Zoom.
Why Consider This Assignment?
40 guaranteed hours for travelers • Monday–Friday schedule • No call • No weekends • No SOCs • Organized geographic territory • Travel and local candidates accepted
Employer
Healthcare Support
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Pros
She listens to all your questions and concerns and it’s very helpful with the whole process. She’s knowledgeable of what positions matches your experience.
Cons
None
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Healthcare Support excels at providing a streamlined and red-carpet experience for our travelers. Whether you are a nurse, a therapist, or an allied health professional, our goal is to connect you with top-rated facilities throughout the country and get you on the road to your next adventure. We leverage 20 years of relationships with the industry’s most respectable companies across all 50 states, both through direct client partnerships and via national MSP programs. From health systems and hospitals to specialty clinics and post-acute facilities, you can work where you want to work and go where you want to go.
Not only does HealthCare Support reimburse for relocation and travel costs on your first check, but we also offer license and certification reimbursements required for your assignments so that you can focus on building your career. During your assignment, you’ll have access to medical benefits, 24/7 support from our Clinical Advocacy Team, and a travel team with stateside operations. Your travel team will include a designated credentialing expert to help you navigate every step of the on-boarding process, a payroll specialist who you can communicate with directly, and a skilled recruiter who takes the time to understand your needs and works hard to find the right position for you.
Don’t get lost in the shuffle of another overblown staffing agency. Choose HealthCare Support to be your trusted partner that you can rely on for all your travel assignments. We can’t wait to hear about the amazing adventures you’ll have!
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