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Travel Physical Therapist

Marshalltown, IA · On-site

$1.7K - $2.1K/wk

Marshalltown Start Date: 7/9/2026 Shift Details: 8H Variable 40 hours per week Length: 13 WEEKS Apply for specific facility details.Physical Therapist Triage Staffing Job ID #NMTR3RP7. Posted job ...

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What is the difference between Variable Staffing vs Temporary Staffing?

AspectVariable StaffingTemporary Staffing
CredentialsVaries by industry, often no specific certifications requiredTypically requires basic employment documentation, sometimes industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentFlexible, project-based, or seasonal rolesShort-term, often in-office or on-site roles
Employer UsageUsed for fluctuating workforce needs, project-based workUsed for covering absences, seasonal peaks, or short-term projects

Variable Staffing and Temporary Staffing both address short-term workforce needs, but Variable Staffing offers more flexibility for fluctuating project demands, while Temporary Staffing is often used for specific short-term roles like covering leaves or seasonal work. Understanding these differences helps employers choose the right staffing solution for their needs.

What is variable staffing?

Variable staffing is a workforce management strategy where the number of employees is adjusted based on current workload or business needs. This approach allows organizations to efficiently manage labor costs and ensure they have the right number of staff during peak and off-peak times. Variable staffing can involve hiring temporary, part-time, or on-call workers to supplement full-time staff. It is commonly used in industries with fluctuating demands, such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a variable staffing coordinator role, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Variable Staffing Coordinator, you typically need strong organizational abilities, time management skills, and experience in workforce planning or human resources. Familiarity with scheduling software, HR information systems (HRIS), and possibly certifications like PHR or SHRM-CP are beneficial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability help you respond quickly to staffing needs and collaborate with various teams. These skills are crucial for efficiently matching workforce supply with fluctuating demand, ensuring smooth operations and cost-effectiveness.

How does working in a variable staffing role impact daily schedules and workload expectations?

Variable staffing roles often require flexibility, as schedules and workloads can change based on organizational needs, project timelines, or unexpected staffing shortages. Employees in these positions should be comfortable with adjusting their shifts, sometimes with short notice, and may experience fluctuations in weekly hours. While this can present challenges for work-life balance, it also offers opportunities to gain experience across different departments and build a diverse skill set. Collaboration with various teams is common, fostering a dynamic work environment and broad professional network.
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Sales Variable Manager

Lithia & Driveway

Urbandale, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Dealership:L0384 Ramsey Subaru of Des Moines

Ramsey Subaru of Des Moines

Sales Variable Manager

  • Pay: To be discussed during in-person interview
  • Schedule: This position requires open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. Successful candidates will be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as these are peak sales periods and key opportunities for maximizing earnings.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Join Iowa's #1 Volume Subaru Dealer and a high-traffic operation with strong customer demand.
  • Work at a dealership with a 4.7-star DealerRater rating and more than 2,500 reviews.
  • Be part of a team customers praise for making the buying process easy, quick, and low-pressure.
  • Build repeat business at a store where customers return for their second, third, and future Subaru purchases.
  • Represent a dealership with a long history of customer and state-level recognition, including multiple Cars.com dealer awards.

What You'll Do

  • Sales Process Management
  • Ensure salespeople are engaging directly with the customer and engage directly with customer themselves.
  • Walk lot everyday with sales team to ensure knowledge of vehicle pricing and excellent condition of inventory, advertising, banners and area grounds.
  • Develop effective sales staff by communicating expected performance standards, monitoring performance, identifying development needs, coaching and mentoring.
  • Customer Engagement
  • Ensure all customers greeted promptly in a professionally and friendly manner.
  • Address and resolve customer concerns promptly
  • Assist Sales Representatives with customers when needed in order to ensure sale of vehicle.
  • Remain aware of all customers on lot and ensure their customer buying experience is progressing as expected.
  • Track ad sourcing by communicating with customers to identify what brought them to the store.
  • Help customers choose protection packages for their vehicle by presenting all products and their benefits.
  • Ensure financing for customers; by building professional relationships with lenders and working with them to get the best financing available for our customers.
  • Submit deals to bank electronically using appropriate dealer system.
  • Enter transactions accurately into ADP and bank approval systems.
  • Process all transaction paperwork and ensure it is accurate and meets the needs of the Office, state specific DMV and lender requirements.
  • Track deal receivables and follow-up on outstanding items to ensure collection of all money and bank stipulations for contract funding.
  • Follow-up with customers as courtesy reminder for purchased products requiring customer action (ex. Protective coating applied)
  • Obtain all appropriate licensing within 90 days from date of hire.

What You'll Bring

  • Typing - ability to type efficiently
  • Mathematics - ability to use mathematics.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Lithia Learning Center
  • Vehicle Purchase Discounts
  • Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.