Full-Time Geriatric PT: Restore Mobility & Independence

Career Links; Keystone (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Continuing education opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Career Links is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation team. In this role, you will help residents regain mobility, improve strength and balance, and maximize functional independence.

This full‑time position offers hourly pay of $38.00–$55.00 DOE, with comprehensive benefits including insurance, PTO, retirement, and continuing education opportunities. Ideal for therapists who enjoy geriatrics and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• Graduate of CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Eligible for or holding certification through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or geriatric settings preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans based on functional goals.
• Provide evidence-based PT interventions including exercise, gait, balance, mobility, and neuromuscular re-education.
• Assist residents in improving transfers, ambulation, strength, endurance, and mobility.
• Collaborate with OT, SLP, nursing, physicians to coordinate care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on safety strategies and home exercise programs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Complete timely documentation in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

FSBPT certification eligible/held

Job description

Career Links is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation team. In this role, you will help residents regain mobility, improve strength and balance, and maximize functional independence.

This full‑time position offers hourly pay of $38.00–$55.00 DOE, with comprehensive benefits including insurance, PTO, retirement, and continuing education opportunities. Ideal for therapists who enjoy geriatrics and interdisciplinary collaboration.