Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,147 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Marshalltown, IA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new community. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Iowa Physical Therapy license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience preferred, including evaluation and plan-of-care development for adult and/or geriatric populations.
• Experience performing 60-minute initial evaluations and documenting comprehensive evaluation, goal writing, functional quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry using electronic medical records is preferred.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students and coordinating discipline-specific therapy services is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state practice act, clinical documentation standards, and infection control and safe patient handling procedures is preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Week.
• One position available.

Location Highlights

Marshalltown, IA offers a central Iowa location with nearby outdoor and cultural options. The city is approximately 30 miles east of Des Moines and within 1.5 hours of the Iowa River, providing access to fishing and paddling opportunities, and within 45 minutes of Rock Creek State Park for hiking and scenic overlooks. The downtown Marshalltown Historic District features local dining, museums, and community theaters within easy walking distance, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with local events and farmers markets. Commuters benefit from convenient access to U.S. Highway 30 and regional transit connections to larger metro areas, making the area suitable for clinicians seeking a quieter Midwestern community with regional recreational and cultural amenities.

Additional Information

Evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients. Designs functional treatment programs to support return to community activities. Serves as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers. Completes timely, accurate documentation and ensures care is provided under signed physician orders and within insurance approval as required. Participates in professional development and adheres to state practice act and clinic policies. Demonstrates safety awareness across safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, slips/trips/falls prevention, and work environment practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #443423. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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