UnityPoint Health·Fort Dodge, Iowa
The Physical Therapist will conduct home visits to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop personalized therapy plans. They will deliver rehabilitative treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and improve the independence and safety of patients.
Monday - Friday | 8:00
AM - 4:30 PM As a Physical Therapist (PT) on our Home Health team, you’ll bring expert care and support to patients where they feel most comfortable—their own homes. You'll use your clinical skills, creativity, and compassion to help individuals regain strength, mobility, and independence. Collaborating closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, you’ll help develop and deliver personalized therapy plans that are rooted in best practices and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. Your work will make a real difference—not just in your patients’ physical health, but in their confidence, safety, and quality of life. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
· Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health physical therapy services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. · Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures. · Evaluates and assesses the patient’s level of functioning by applying appropriate tests. · Treats clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care. · Initiates diagnostic, preventative and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the patient’s care delivery
Education: Graduate of a Physical Therapist education program approved by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), a successor organization of CAPTE, or an education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided. Licensure/Certifications: Licensed as a PT by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply within state regulation. Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements. Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse. CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification. Minimum Experience: One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Apply Today! Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care.
Candidates must be a graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapist program and hold a valid state license. A minimum of one year of experience with a similar patient population and a valid driver's license with insurance are required.
Market context
In Iowa, occupational therapy roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, rehab settings, schools, and home health, where licensed clinicians help patients regain daily function. These positions are competitive because employers look for a valid Iowa OT license, accredited training, CPR certification, and the physical ability to assist with transfers and lift up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you know best.