These are physician-owned physical medicine practices in Iowa, not hospital jobs. Every listing was pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry. Most are structured as PC, PLLC entities.
You're looking at 22 physician-owned physical medicine practices in Iowa. I sourced all of them from the NPPES NPI Registry and filtered out everything that doesn't meet the standard of independent physician ownership. Hospital systems, academic centers, staffing agencies, and corporate-acquired practices are not on this list. Each entry includes the practice address, phone, website, and NPI number. The coverage spans 15 cities statewide.
If you're evaluating a move to private practice in Iowa, this is a starting point you won't find on a job board. Most boards mix employed positions with ownership opportunities, and they almost never tell you who actually owns the practice. Recruiters aren't much better. This page filters for physician ownership specifically, so you can focus on practices where clinical autonomy isn't just a talking point in an interview. It's built into the ownership structure.
Iowa's physician-owned physical medicine directory lists 22 practice locations across 15 cities.
None of the physical medicine practices listed in Iowa carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 15 cities including Ames, Ankeny, Bettendorf, and Cedar Rapids.
Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
Hospital systems
Federal facilities
Tribal health programs
Ames, IA
Dr. Ikigu (Godfrey) Thuku, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist and Pain Medicine physician in Ames, Iowa at McFarland Clinic's West Ames Office.
3600 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
Ankeny, IA
Dr. Kurt Smith is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. He is originally from Nashua, Iowa, and has been practicing since 1996. Dr. Smith served as the medical director of the Center for Rehabilitative Medicine at Mercy Medical Center for 16 years. He has presented on physical medicine and rehabilitation at several local, statewide and national medical seminars and holds membership in many medical societies. Dr. Smith enjoys staying active in his free time by runni
710 E 1st St Suite A, Ankeny, IA 50021
Bettendorf, IA
Anthony Kwan M.D. provides physical medicine services from a privately held practice in Bettendorf, Iowa. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
4480 Utica Ridge Rd Ste 160, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Bettendorf, IA
Genesis Health Group serves the Bettendorf, Iowa community with physical medicine care as a privately run practice. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1205831211) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2140 53rd Ave, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Cedar Rapids, IA
Trust your recovery care to physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist Carla Schulz, MD, FAAFP, at Mercy Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Cedar Rapids, IA
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mercy Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) offers physical medicine care as part of the region's private practice landscape. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
701 10th St SE 7th Floor, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Cedar Rapids, IA
Stanley Mathew sees patients at a private physical medicine office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include interventional pain management. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
855 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Chariton, IA
Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Lucas County Health Center provides physical medicine services to patients in the Chariton, Iowa area as an independent medical practice. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1200 N 7th St, Chariton, IA 50049
Clive, IA
In Clive, Iowa, Kurt Smith, D.O. - Iowa Ortho Clive offers physical medicine care as part of the region's private practice landscape. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1497754691) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1601 NW 114th St #353, Clive, IA 50325
Coralville, IA
Community NeuroRehab offers hope to people recovering from a brain injury and provides support to their families and friends. We understand the changing needs of individuals at different stages in their recovery and have created a unique program, designed specifically for individuals experiencing a variety of difficulties as a result of a brain injury. Offering an individualized and intensive, person-centered approach to brain injury rehabilitation, our goal is to assist each participant in achi
2105 Oakdale Ct, Coralville, IA 52241
Coralville, IA
Community NeuroRehab offers hope to people recovering from a brain injury and provides support to their families and friends. We understand the changing needs of individuals at different stages in their recovery and have created a unique program, designed specifically for individuals experiencing a variety of difficulties as a result of a brain injury. Offering an individualized and intensive, person-centered approach to brain injury rehabilitation, our goal is to assist each participant in achi
2033 Glen Oaks Ridge, Coralville, IA 52241
Des Moines, IA
In Des Moines, Iowa, Debbie Jayne M.B.A., P.T. offers physical medicine care as part of the region's private practice landscape. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 308, Des Moines, IA 50316
Des Moines, IA
In Des Moines, Iowa, Kurt Smith, D.O. - Iowa Ortho Des Moines offers physical medicine care as part of the region's private practice landscape. Federal provider credentials verified through NPI #1497754691. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
450 Laurel St A, Des Moines, IA 50314
Johnston, IA
Kurt Smith, D.O. - Iowa Ortho Johnston delivers physical medicine medical services in Johnston, Iowa under private ownership. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1497754691) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
5300 NW 86th St Suite 500, Johnston, IA 50131
Muscatine, IA
An independently operated physical medicine practice in Muscatine, Iowa, Pearl Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center serves the local community. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
2002 Cedar St, Muscatine, IA 52761
North Liberty, IA
Daniel Goldish, MD operates a physician-owned physical medicine practice in North Liberty, Iowa, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond physical medicine, the office offers chronic and acute pain treatment. Holds active NPI registration (1598757973), indicating current practice standing with CMS. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2301 Steindler Wy Suite B, North Liberty, IA 52317
North Liberty, IA
Since 1950, Steindler Orthopedic Clinic has remained the experienced leader in providing exceptional orthopedic care to patients suffering from bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions. Our specialty-trained doctors are dedicated to providing our patients throughout southeastern Iowa specialized care for injuries and conditions of the ankle, back, elbow, foot, hand, hip, knee, neck, shoulder, spine, and wrist as well as fracture care, joint replacement and revision, pain management, physi
2301 Steindler Wy Suite B, North Liberty, IA 52317
Story City, IA
LifeBridge Transitional Care at Bethany Life helps to bridge the gap between a hospital stay and a return home after surgery, illness, or injury. Specialties include stroke and orthopedic rehabilitation, complex illness management, tracheotomy care, IV therapy, and wound management.
212 Lafayette Ave, Story City, IA 50248
Urbandale, IA
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3070 104th St Unit 100, Urbandale, IA 50322
West Des Moines, IA
In West Des Moines, Iowa, DMOS Interventional Physiatry offers physical medicine care as part of the region's private practice landscape. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1255333704) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
6001 Westown Pkwy 2nd Floor, West Des Moines, IA 50266
West Des Moines, IA
Dr. Kurt Smith is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. He is originally from Nashua, Iowa, and has been practicing since 1996. Dr. Smith served as the medical director of the Center for Rehabilitative Medicine at Mercy Medical Center for 16 years. He has presented on physical medicine and rehabilitation at several local, statewide and national medical seminars and holds membership in many medical societies. Dr. Smith enjoys staying active in his free time by runni
1121 Jordan Creek Pkwy #180, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Wilton, IA
Patients seeking physical medicine care in Wilton, Iowa can visit LifeHouse Women's Home, an independent practice. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1594 300th St, Wilton, IA 52778
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This directory lists 22 physician-owned Physical Medicine private practices in Iowa, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All listed practices are independently operated. Hospital-employed and academic positions are excluded.
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
Iowa doesn't have physician-owned independent physical medicine practices in this directory. Most physical medicine positions are hospital-employed or part of larger health systems.
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
Generally no. The Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law) prohibits physicians from referring Medicare patients to physical therapy or occupational therapy facilities in which the physician has a financial interest, unless a specific statutory exception applies. The in-office ancillary services exception may apply in limited circumstances if the PT services are directly supervised and provided in the same office where the physician practices. Consult a healthcare attorney before any PM&R practice acquires or refers to a PT facility with physician ownership.
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, a practicing physician. All listings are pulled directly from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
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