Physical Therapist (PT)

Fairway Landings Senior Living; Anita (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Higher starting pay for experience

PTO & health benefits

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth

Job summary

Fairway Landings Senior Living - Anita, Iowa is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our therapy team. You will help restore strength, mobility, and independence for residents, working closely with Eagle Ridge Health & Wellness and Foxglove Wellness & Rehabilitation.

You will evaluate residents, develop PT plans of care, and educate families and staff on safe mobility. Join a collaborative team with flexible scheduling and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Iowa PT license is required.
• Experience in senior living or rehabilitation settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to develop and implement PT plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine rehabilitation needs and goals.
• Develop and implement evidence-based PT plans of care.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and mobility interventions.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on safe mobility and rehab strategies.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with nursing, OT, speech therapy, and admin teams for coordinated care.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, clinical, and safety standards.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Professionalism

Resident-centered care

Education

Physical Therapist license in Iowa

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Fairway Landings Senior Living - Anita, Iowa

Eagle Ridge Health & Wellness – Keota, Iowa

Foxglove Wellness & Rehabilitation – Sigourney, Iowa

Our facilities are entering a new chapter focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and resident‑centered rehabilitation. We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our therapy team and help restore strength, mobility, and independence for the residents we serve.

If you are passionate about improving quality of life, thrive in a collaborative environment, and value dignity and respect in care delivery, you will excel here.

Why Join Fairway Landings, Eagle Ridge or Foxglove?

Our therapy and nursing teams work closely together, creating a supportive, communicative, and highly collaborative environment. You’ll be part of a community where your expertise is valued and your input truly matters.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Higher starting pay for experience
• PTO & health benefits
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork
• A refreshed, positive culture under new leadership
• Flexible scheduling options
• A workplace where your professional growth is supported

Your Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine functional abilities, rehabilitation needs, and individualized treatment goals
• Develop and implement evidence‑based physical therapy plans of care
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility interventions
• Educate residents, families, and staff on safe mobility techniques and rehabilitation strategies
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely
• Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and administrative teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to interdisciplinary discussions
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and safety standards

What You Bring

• Current Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of Iowa
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Compassion, patience, and a resident‑centered approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Reliability, professionalism, and ethical practice
• A commitment to helping residents achieve their highest level of independence

Equal Opportunity Employer

Both Eagle Ridge Health & Wellness and Foxglove Wellness & Rehabilitation are Equal Opportunity Employers. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member is respected and empowered.