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Travel physical therapy jobs in Iowa

4 travel PT jobs in Iowa with advertised weekly packages from $2,114 to $2,542 (median $2,275.5). Compare cities, settings and start dates, then talk to Pat.

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4
Median weekly package
$2,275.5
Range
$2,114 to $2,542

4 current roles

Fairfield, IA
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Fairfield, IA

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Skilled nursing facilityTRAVEL

Physical Therapist

Find your own Iowa trail

Fairfield, IA

Fairfield’s trail network connects places including wetlands, Walton Lake and Chautauqua Park.

$2,542 / week

Advertised weekly package

Days (5×8)Starts Nov 16
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OutpatientTRAVEL

Physical Therapist

Your next chapter in Toledo

Toledo, IA

Explore a travel PT opportunity in Toledo, IA. Ask Pat about the role and what matters to you.

$2,294 / week

Advertised weekly package

Schedule to confirmStart to confirm
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Care setting to confirmTRAVEL

Physical Therapist

Your next chapter in Creston

Creston, IA

Explore a travel PT opportunity in Creston, IA. Ask Pat about the role and what matters to you.

$2,257 / week

Advertised weekly package

Schedule to confirmStart to confirm
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Davenport, IA
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Davenport, IA

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Skilled nursing facilityTRAVEL

Physical Therapist

A Mississippi River rhythm

Davenport, IA

Davenport is one of the Quad Cities along the Iowa–Illinois border.

$2,114 / week

Advertised weekly package

Schedule to confirmStart to confirm
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PT listings from our recruiting partner’s public pages, checked daily. Availability, schedule and pay package are confirmed with a recruiter. Weekly packages are advertised amounts, not guaranteed take-home pay.

PAY CONTEXT

Pay, with the context that matters.

Advertised travel packages and published wage benchmarks are different measures. Neither is a promise of take-home pay.

$2,109/weekMedian · Advertised weekly packages on the EQ boardData for 2026-10-27
$102,760/yearMedian · U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsData for May 2025
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Questions about travel PT in Iowa

How much do travel physical therapists make in Iowa?

Across 4 current listings, advertised weekly packages run from $2,114 to $2,542 with a median of $2,275.5. These are advertised packages, not guaranteed take-home pay; housing stipends, taxable wages and hours are confirmed with a recruiter.

What care settings are hiring travel PTs in Iowa?

Skilled nursing facility, Outpatient, Care setting to confirm.

Do I need a license in this state before applying?

Iowa participates in the PT Compact: a compact privilege can replace a full Iowa license if your home state is also a member and your license is unencumbered. Confirm current status on the compact map before planning a start date. If your license is pending, say so when you express interest and the recruiter can plan the start date around it. Verify requirements with the Iowa board (https://idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Physical-and-Occupational-Therapy); compact status checked 2026-10-23.

Does Iowa tax travel PT pay?

Iowa taxes wage income. Compare packages on the taxable base after state tax, not the weekly headline. Housing and meal stipends are tax-free only with a qualifying tax home; confirm your situation with a tax professional.

How do I express interest?

Open any role and use the I’m interested form, or text Pat. No account is needed and a resume is optional. Only licensed PTs currently open to travel assignments are forwarded to the recruiting partner.

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