Physical Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Iowa
Physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Iowa are concentrated at major health systems like UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care, with hiring demand spread across Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids. Iowa's aging rural population drives consistent PT openings at both hospital networks and outpatient clinics, making it a steady market for internationally trained physical therapists.
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FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Sioux City, IA and we’re looking for motivated, licensed Physical Therapist Assistants who want to make a hands-on difference in the lives of older adults. Working closely with a supervising Physical Therapist, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence, all through FOX’s signature Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivered where patients live.
This opportunity is ideal for PTAs who thrive on real, one-on-one time with patients, want to see the direct impact of their work every single day, and are looking to grow their clinical career within a supportive, team-based environment.
As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll work alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, with built-in mentorship from your supervising PT and a clear runway to grow your skills, your caseload, and your career.
If you’re ready to bring energy, compassion, and hands-on care to the communities you serve, FOX is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress
- Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed
WHY JOIN FOX REHABILITATION?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. As a PTA, you won’t just be supporting the plan of care, you’ll be the one in the room, building trust with patients and delivering the moments of progress that keep them independent. You’ll be backed by leaders who understand clinical work because they’ve lived it.
WHY PTAS LOVE WORKING WITH FOX:
- Meaningful, one-on-one time with patients in their homes and senior living communities
- A true partnership with your supervising PT, collaborative care planning, not just task lists
- Built-in mentorship and a clear path to grow your clinical skills and career
- The ability to build your own schedule and create lasting patient relationships
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
- A community-based practice focused on independence, wellness, and longevity
- A culture that recognizes the PTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes
EMPLOYMENT TYPES AVAILABLE
FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
- Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits)
- Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
- PRN/FOX Flex Physical Therapist Assistant – Home & Community Visits
WAYS TO EARN MORE WITH FOX
Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
- Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
- Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current CPR certification
- Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
Physical Requirements
FOX PTAs must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
- Exerting medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Performing CPR
- Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
- Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking
- Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
APPLY TODAY
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant providing hands-on, in-home, and senior living care to older adults across Sioux City, IA and surrounding communities. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with your supervising clinician, build real relationships with patients, and help people stay strong, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.
CONTACT FOX NOW!
Larissa Wiaziwsky,
Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist
larissa.wiaziwsky@foxrehab.org
856-638-8300
TEXTING ENCOURAGED
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
LI-LW1
FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
INTRODUCTION
FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Sioux City, IA and we’re looking for motivated, licensed Physical Therapist Assistants who want to make a hands-on difference in the lives of older adults. Working closely with a supervising Physical Therapist, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence, all through FOX’s signature Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivered where patients live.
This opportunity is ideal for PTAs who thrive on real, one-on-one time with patients, want to see the direct impact of their work every single day, and are looking to grow their clinical career within a supportive, team-based environment.
As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll work alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, with built-in mentorship from your supervising PT and a clear runway to grow your skills, your caseload, and your career.
If you’re ready to bring energy, compassion, and hands-on care to the communities you serve, FOX is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress
- Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed
WHY JOIN FOX REHABILITATION?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. As a PTA, you won’t just be supporting the plan of care, you’ll be the one in the room, building trust with patients and delivering the moments of progress that keep them independent. You’ll be backed by leaders who understand clinical work because they’ve lived it.
WHY PTAS LOVE WORKING WITH FOX:
- Meaningful, one-on-one time with patients in their homes and senior living communities
- A true partnership with your supervising PT, collaborative care planning, not just task lists
- Built-in mentorship and a clear path to grow your clinical skills and career
- The ability to build your own schedule and create lasting patient relationships
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
- A community-based practice focused on independence, wellness, and longevity
- A culture that recognizes the PTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes
EMPLOYMENT TYPES AVAILABLE
FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
- Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits)
- Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
- PRN/FOX Flex Physical Therapist Assistant – Home & Community Visits
WAYS TO EARN MORE WITH FOX
Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
- Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
- Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current CPR certification
- Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
Physical Requirements
FOX PTAs must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
- Exerting medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Performing CPR
- Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
- Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking
- Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
APPLY TODAY
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant providing hands-on, in-home, and senior living care to older adults across Sioux City, IA and surrounding communities. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with your supervising clinician, build real relationships with patients, and help people stay strong, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.
CONTACT FOX NOW!
Larissa Wiaziwsky,
Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist
larissa.wiaziwsky@foxrehab.org
856-638-8300
TEXTING ENCOURAGED
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
LI-LW1
FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapists in Iowa?
The most active visa sponsors for physical therapists in Iowa include UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, MercyOne, and Genesis Health System. Large regional health networks tend to have established immigration processes and HR teams familiar with H-1B visa and EB-3 sponsorship. Smaller outpatient clinics occasionally sponsor as well, particularly in underserved rural areas where recruiting domestically is more difficult.
Which visa types are most common for physical therapist roles in Iowa?
Physical therapists in Iowa most commonly receive sponsorship through the H-1B visa, which requires a specialty occupation with a qualifying degree, or the EB-3 employment-based green card, which is widely used in healthcare. Some employers use the TN visa for Canadian or Mexican nationals. Physical therapy qualifies as a specialty occupation, and Iowa employers filing Labor Condition Applications with the Department of Labor is standard practice for H-1B sponsorship.
Which cities in Iowa have the most physical therapist sponsorship jobs?
Des Moines leads Iowa for physical therapist sponsorship opportunities, driven by its concentration of hospital systems and outpatient rehabilitation centers. Iowa City is a strong second due to the University of Iowa Health Care complex. Cedar Rapids and Davenport also have consistent PT hiring through MercyOne and Genesis Health System. Rural areas can present opportunities as well, particularly through critical access hospitals seeking to fill persistent staffing gaps.
How to find physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Iowa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters physical therapist roles in Iowa by visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support work authorization. You can browse current openings at Iowa health systems and outpatient providers that have a documented history of H-1B or EB-3 sponsorship. Filtering by location and role on Migrate Mate gives you a targeted list without the guesswork of cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process.
Are there any Iowa-specific considerations for physical therapists seeking visa sponsorship?
Iowa requires physical therapists to hold a state license issued by the Iowa Physical and Occupational Therapy Examining Board before beginning clinical practice. International graduates must have their credentials evaluated for equivalency, typically through a body like FCCPT, before applying for licensure. Iowa participates in the PT Compact, which can streamline licensure if you later move to another member state. Employers generally expect licensure to be in progress or complete before extending a sponsorship offer.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physical therapist jobs in Iowa?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.