Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team providing skilled home health services in Fort Dodge, IA. 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 physical therapy license required or willingness/ability to apply for Iowa license prior to starting. Candidates without an Iowa license will be considered if they are willing and able to obtain Iowa licensure.
- Minimum 1.5 years of licensed Physical Therapist experience required.
- Home health experience highly preferred.
- Experience treating all age groups required.
- Epic electronic medical record experience required.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or ARC acceptable).
- Driver's license required.
- Work history/resume, skills checklist completed within one year, license verification, copy of required certifications, and one supervisory reference required at time of submission.
- Candidates must not have been an employee of the facility within the last 12 months.
- Must have a taxable address greater than 50 miles from the facility unless otherwise noted by the client. (Local candidate allowances and exceptions are client-determined.)
- Preferred: prior home health field equipment experience and prior travel therapy experience.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Home Health.
- Shift: Days.
- Schedule: 5x8 hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
- Shift Hours: Beginning at 8:00 AM.
- No call.
- No weekends required.
- EMR: EPIC.
- Orientation: Weekly, every Monday.
- Float Requirement: Candidate may be asked to float within the same discipline across local campuses.
Location Highlights
Fort Dodge, IA offers a mix of outdoor recreation and small-city conveniences within driving distance to larger regional attractions. The community sits near the Des Moines River and is approximately 45 miles northwest of Ames, offering a suburban to small-city lifestyle with easy access to I-20/ highways for regional travel. Fort Dodge provides access to scenic outdoor areas, such as Lizard Creek Park and Fort Frenzy Family Fun Center within the city limits, and it is about a 90-minute drive to the Mississippi River corridor and larger cultural centers in the Quad Cities. The area supports an active, suburban lifestyle with locally owned dining, community parks, and regional museums, and it is roughly a one-hour drive to Des Moines for expanded urban amenities, entertainment, and regional airport options.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We respect your time and commitment. Benefits and resources for travelers are available from day one.
- Weekly pay and recruiter support available 24/7.
- Medical benefits and 401k plan options available.
- Travel and license reimbursement when applicable.
- Paid housing options may be available.
- Competitive referral opportunities.
Impacting Patient Care
As a traveling Physical Therapist in home health, you will provide assessment, treatment planning, and skilled interventions across patient populations. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered discharge planning and progress toward functional goals.
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 value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.
