Travel Physical Therapist - $2,359 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist

Job Description

The Physical Therapist evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to patient needs and physician direction. This role involves the delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, with a focus on designing functional treatment programs that facilitate an effective return to community activities. The Physical Therapist also serves as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers, while upholding the organization’s Mission Statement and Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Utilizes clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plans and goals.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to discharge.
• Manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
• Documents medical records accurately and timely in compliance with guidelines.
• Participates in the student program, providing supervision and evaluation.
• Actively pursues ongoing professional development through education and activities.
• Maintains professional licensure and adheres to ethical codes of conduct.
• Implements organizational performance improvement methodologies.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• Valid and current state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a therapy setting.
• Previous LTACH experience is preferred.

Schedule

This position operates on a Day 5x8.0 schedule.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #37573418. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT:Physical Therapist,07:00:00-15:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K