Physical Therapist – Waterloo, IA

About the role

FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Waterloo, IA and seeks licensed Physical Therapists to deliver exceptional one‑on‑one care to older adults in private residences, senior living communities, independent living, assisted living, and memory care settings. Using the Geriatric House Calls™ model, you will help patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life, with autonomy to create and manage your own treatment schedule, incorporate telehealth/virtual care, and build lasting patient relationships. FOX offers multiple employment pathways: full‑time (salaried with benefits), part‑time (salaried with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours), and PRN/FOX Flex (pay per unit). H1B sponsorship is available, and new graduates can join the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program. Clinicians can increase income through referrals, wellness incentives, teaching, mentoring, supervising PTA/OTAs, exceeding quotas, and creating content.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one physical therapy to older adults wherever they call home (private residences, senior living communities, independent living, assisted living, memory care)
• Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence‑based treatment
• Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence
• Document effectively within FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists
• Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place
• Provide telehealth/virtual care when appropriate to extend access and flexibility

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Basic computer and EMR proficiency
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to meet physical demands of in‑home and community‑based care, including:
  • Exerting medium physical effort – lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs constantly
  • Performing CPR
  • Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility
  • Repositioning patients, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities
  • Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
  • Wearing PPE when required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 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)
• Supportive, clinician‑driven culture