Physical Therapist (.FTE

Join a growing, patient-centered outpatient practice where clinical excellence and education intersect.

At the DMU Physical Therapy Clinic, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals with physical impairments and functional limitations across the lifespan. Our expanding clinic serves a broad and diverse patient population, including orthopedic, neurological, sports, and pelvic health conditions.

Beyond patient care, you will play an integral role in shaping the next generation of clinicians by serving as a clinical instructor/preceptor for Doctor of Physical Therapy students, mentoring learners during clinical rotations and job shadowing experiences.

We are particularly interested in candidates with pelvic health experience; however, structured mentorship and training opportunities are available for motivated clinicians seeking to grow their expertise in this area.

If you are passionate about clinical practice, education, and community engagement—and value working in an academic health environment where teaching and patient care are closely aligned—we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy services in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, interpret test results and implement a physical therapy treatment plan to meet the patient’s goals and functional needs.
• Evaluate, document and communicate patients' progress in accordance with Medicare and DMU Clinic documentation standards.
• Participate in practice development, including networking with community and athletic partners, quality improvement initiatives and peer chart reviews. Attend and contribute to clinic in‑services, professional development activities and program initiatives.
• Provide clinical educational opportunities for students of physical therapy, podiatric medicine, osteopathic medicine and job shadows for healthcare professionals.

• A licensed (or license‑eligible) Physical Therapist in the State of Iowa.
• One year of experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Experience as a clinical instructor to physical therapy students is preferred.
• Interest in teaching, learning and professional development with a growth mindset for expanding clinical skills.
• Able to safely lift, push, pull and carry objects and patients as associated with patient care. Must be able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, squatting, bending and twisting as associated with patient care. Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of related therapy facilities and equipment needed. Must have the ability to instruct physical therapy patients in the use of equipment.
• To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well‑balanced lifestyle. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88‑acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state‑of‑the‑art campus…