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Blue Stone Therapy
Chariton, Iowa

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75K–$114K /yr

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Posted 4mo ago

Job 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) - Chariton, IA

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Chariton Specialty Care, Chariton, 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.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
  • Provide skilled physical therapy treatment focused on functional and measurable outcomes
  • Address gait training, balance, mobility, strength, range of motion, pain, and discharge planning
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with licensure and regulatory standards
  • Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines
  • Complete timely, 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 Physical Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure) in 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

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating adult and geriatric patients to develop and implement individualized care plans. Key duties include treating mobility, strength, and balance while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentBalance TrainingMobility ImprovementStrength TrainingSupervision Of PTAs

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Blue Stone Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 13 employers

14
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
2
$140k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
70%
Loan repayment
37%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chariton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Median resident rent
$689/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Blue Stone Therapy

Medical Practices
Urbandale, Iowa
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401(k) with employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off