Physical Therapist

Blue Stone Therapy; Laurens (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with employer contributions

EAP

PTO and paid holidays

And more

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy seeks a Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation services for adult and geriatric patients at Laurens Care Center in Laurens, IA.

The role focuses on evaluations, care planning, and implementing treatment programs to improve gait, balance, mobility, strength, and pain management in a skilled nursing/post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current PT licensure or eligibility in Iowa.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehab preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services to adults in skilled nursing and post-acute settings.
• Perform patient evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Deliver therapy focused on gait, balance, mobility, strength, ROM, and pain management.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions with therapy team.
• Maintain patient schedules per guidelines.
• Document care and support reimbursement requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organization

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

PT license in Iowa

Job description

Description

Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®

Since 2009, Blue Stone Therapy has partnered with skilled nursing and senior living communities across the Midwest to deliver individualized, high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. We are committed to strong clinical standards, consistent operations, and long-term partnerships that support meaningful patient outcomes.

Description

Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®

Since 2009, Blue Stone Therapy has partnered with skilled nursing and senior living communities across the Midwest to deliver individualized, high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. We are committed to strong clinical standards, consistent operations, and long-term partnerships that support meaningful patient outcomes.

Physical Therapist (PT) – Laurens, IA

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Laurens Care Center in Laurens, IA.

This role focuses on evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The Physical Therapist is responsible for patient assessments, care plan development, and implementation of treatment programs designed to improve gait, balance, mobility, strength, range of motion, pain management, and overall functional independence.

$5,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible full-time candidates.

What You’ll Do – These will be different based on the position

• Provide skilled physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting
• Perform patient evaluations and develop plans of care
• Deliver therapy focused on gait training, balance, mobility, strength, range of motion, endurance, and pain management
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust interventions in collaboration with the therapy team
• Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines
• Complete timely and accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement requirements
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes

Requirements

What You Bring –

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current PT (or eligibility for licensure) in the applicable state
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards

Why Blue Stone Therapy?

We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional clinicians. Our teams are supported by consistent leadership, collaborative partnerships, and a shared purpose of enhancing lives through quality rehabilitation services. We invest in clinical growth, strong facility relationships, and an environment where therapists can focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• And more

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of applicable plans or programs.

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer