Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningGait assessmentBalance trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSupervision of PTAs

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)338 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Iowa220 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 26% offer loan repayment226 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 29 employers
13
<$110k
8
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
9
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility -Jamestown, CAContract

AvaMed Workforce · Jamestown, California

$80/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) - Correctional Facility Chowchilla, CAContract

AvaMed Workforce · Chowchilla, California

$80/hr
#3

Physical Therapist

$49.65-$77.08/hr
#4

Physical Therapist, PT, Flexible FT Weekday Schedule

$70-$75/hr
+ 38 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 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Concept Rehab & Engage Consulting logo

About Concept Rehab & Engage Consulting

Hospitals and Health Care
Toledo, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options
Competitive compensation based on experience
Mentorship and professional development
Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
Career advancement opportunities

Living in Johnston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,356/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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