Physical Therapist – Ames, IA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in private residences and senior living communities in and around Ames, Iowa. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. Care may also include telehealth and other virtual services when appropriate. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice. FOX lists full-time, part-time, and PRN / FOX Flex employment pathways. New graduates are eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program, and H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and employment type. Eligible roles include benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, unlimited continuing education access, and professional certification reimbursement. Additional income opportunities may include referral incentives, teaching, mentoring, supervising assistants, exceeding patient-care quotas, and creating content.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
- Interest in telehealth or virtual care as part of a flexible treatment schedule.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy that supports wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
- Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible roles
- Dental insurance for eligible roles
- Vision insurance for eligible roles
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, patient care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
