Athletico Physical Therapy·Belle Plaine, Iowa
The Physical Therapist is responsible for enhancing patients' health and quality of life through transformative care. The role involves working within a team culture to provide specialized therapy and maintain compliant clinical documentation.
Position Overview This location is eligible for the Iowa Health Care Professional Incentive Program!
Flexible Hours Available - 4 Day Workweek Option!
This position may be Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus!
About Us: At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation.
Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.
With competitive salaries, incentive programs, and robust continuing education benefits, Athletico is the place for you.
Join us for a conversation to be a part of this awesome team!
Our Physical Therapist’s role is to enhance your patient’s health and quality of life. You will be exposed to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth. Work with a variety of specialties while you grow your skills and your future as a physical therapist! Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position: New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve. Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education Strategic Mentorship programs Leadership programs Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!) Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!) Additional Benefits offered with this full-time position: Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment) HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA Progyny Fertility Benefit Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child) Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement KinderCare Discount Legal & Credit Monitoring Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only) 17 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire) 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly 5 CEU PTO Days Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee Bereavement Time Off & Resources Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.
Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program Current professional licensure as a Physical Therapist or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state in which you are applying for role Current CPR Certification Athletico clinicians are energetic and service-minded team players who provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained. All compliance standards must be completed as requested. Click here to read the full job description. Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Minimum Salary/Wage USD $73,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary/Wage USD$ 100,000.00 Yr.
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a current CPR certification. A current professional license as a Physical Therapist or eligibility for licensure in the state of application is required.
Market context
Physical therapist roles in Iowa are typically driven by steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and rehab settings, with employers looking for candidates who can communicate clearly and handle physically demanding patient care. These positions can be competitive because licensure status, hands-on clinical readiness, and strong interpersonal skills all matter, while benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off can help a posting stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your Iowa license status and readiness for physical work before applying.
