Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist
Iowa City, IA
Ardor Health Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,206/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingOutpatient
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$960/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Description
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Orthopedics
Facility: Athletico Physical Therapy
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Discipline: Physical Therapist (PT)
Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week outpatient assignment with Athletico Physical Therapy in Iowa City, Iowa!
This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who enjoys outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine and helping patients return to the activities they love.
About Athletico Physical Therapy
Athletico is a well-established outpatient rehabilitation provider known for its focus on orthopedic physical therapy, sports medicine, injury prevention and individualized patient care.
Athletico clinics commonly provide services such as:
- Orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Sports injury rehabilitation and return-to-sport programs
- Postoperative rehabilitation
- Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise
- Balance, mobility and functional rehabilitation
- Injury prevention and patient education
You'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients, from active adults and athletes to individuals recovering from surgery or managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Specific patient populations and clinic caseload expectations will depend on the assigned location.
Position Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Treat orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
- Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and functional rehabilitation
- Guide postoperative patients through recovery
- Educate patients on home exercise programs and injury prevention
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans
- Collaborate with clinic staff and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Qualifications
- Active Iowa Physical Therapist license or applicable PT Compact privilege
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
- Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
- Strong clinical reasoning and patient communication skills
- Ability to manage an outpatient caseload
About Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City is a vibrant university community in eastern Iowa, offering a wonderful combination of college-town energy, restaurants, entertainment and outdoor recreation.
Area Highlights:
- University of Iowa: Home of the Hawkeyes, with exciting college football, basketball and other sporting events.
- Downtown Iowa City: A lively pedestrian-friendly district filled with restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops and nightlife.
- Coralville: Approximately 10–15 minutes away, offering shopping, dining and entertainment.
- Lake Macbride State Park: Approximately 20–30 minutes away, featuring hiking, boating and fishing.
- Iowa River: Scenic walking and biking trails.
- Cedar Rapids: Approximately 30–40 minutes away, offering additional shopping and entertainment.
- Des Moines: Approximately two hours away for weekend trips.
Iowa City is a great destination for travelers who enjoy an active community, college athletics and the welcoming atmosphere of the Midwest.
Why Travel With Ardor Health Solutions?
- Day 1 medical, dental and vision benefits
- Weekly pay
- Travel and licensing assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment
Amanda Anson
Ardor Health Solutions
Employer
Ardor Health Solutions
Ardor Health Solutions formed in 2001 and remains a privately held medical staffing business owned and operated by the same family. Over the years we have expanded our staffing and recruiting capabilities to include therapy services, nursing services, and all allied services.
If you would like the personal service that comes with a staff of recruiters that have an average tenure with the company between 5 and 15 years, and the knowledge of our client services representatives with similar experience, there is no need to look any further.
At Ardor Health Solutions you can expect better than average pay packages, extraordinary benefits, and the peace of mind that you will not be forgotten once you start your assignment. Perhaps that is why so many of our caregivers have completed more than a dozen different assignments with us over our long history.
Ardor Health is pleased to offer a free medical insurance plan in addition to major medical plans. Please contact a recruiter for more details on the free medical plan and/or any other general inquiries.
One final fact about Ardor Health Solutions. We have been paying our caregivers weekly since 2001, and we have never, ever, missed a payroll. If you are currently on an assignment with us, thank you. If you have traveled with us before, we would like to welcome you back. If you have never traveled with us, give us a try. You will not be disappointed.
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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