Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facility
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Job Description
Physical Therapist (PT) - Skilled Nursing Facility
Johnston, IA (Des Moines Metro Area)
Concept Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Johnston, Iowa.
We have Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities available for licensed Physical Therapists who are passionate about helping older adults regain mobility, independence, and quality of life following illness, injury, surgery, and hospitalization.
As a therapist-owned and therapist-operated organization with more than 40 years of experience in post-acute rehabilitation, Concept Rehab provides a supportive clinical environment where therapists are empowered to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.
What We Offer
- Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities
- Flexible scheduling options
- Competitive compensation based on experience and employment status
- Therapist-owned, clinician-led culture
- Mentorship and professional development
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
- Career advancement opportunities
Requirements
- Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients following physician referral and establish individualized plans of care
- Develop functional treatment goals that promote mobility and independence
- Deliver skilled physical therapy interventions in accordance with evidence-based practice
- Assess gait, balance, strength, endurance, transfers, and functional mobility
- Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
- Communicate patient progress with physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in care conferences and discharge planning meetings
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding safety, mobility, and home exercise programs
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Support quality outcomes and patient satisfaction initiatives
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current Iowa Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
- Passion for serving older adults in a Skilled Nursing Facility and post-acute rehabilitation setting
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)338 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Iowa | 220 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Iowa physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 26% offer loan repayment226 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facility at Concept Rehab & Engage Consulting 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 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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