Physical Therapist
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$36-$55/hr
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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) – 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
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing setting to improve functional independence. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, implementing treatment programs, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$114k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $71k–$109k)319 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Iowa | 212 active | 22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Blue Stone Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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