Pays $74.9K - $114.4K — Physical Therapist market median is ~$96k (282 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist
About the Role
Skilled nursing PT in Brookings, SD. $74.9K-$114.4K. Great benefits. Travel between communities. Make a difference.
Join Blue Stone Therapy as a Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing – $74.9K-$114.4K in Brookings, South Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- This position will serve multiple partner communities, including Bethel Lutheran in Madison, with travel between locations as needed.
- Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide skilled physical therapy treatment focused on functional and measurable outcomes.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with licensure and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- 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 & Compensation
- Salary: $74.9K - $114.4K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Blue Stone Therapy as a Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing – $74.9K-$114.4K.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In South Dakota, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 54 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$95k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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