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Blue Stone Therapy
Brookings, South Dakota

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74.9K - $114.4K

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Posted 3mo 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) - Brookings, SD

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at United Living Community in Brookings, SD.

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.

This position will serve multiple partner communities, including Bethel Lutheran in Madison, with travel between locations as needed.

  • 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

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 performs evaluations and develops individualized care plans for adult and geriatric patients in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. Responsibilities include implementing treatment programs to improve functional independence and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentBalance TrainingMobility ImprovementStrength TrainingSupervision Of PTAsClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in South Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$114kPhysical Therapy median $96k (middle half $68k–$110k)311 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerSouth Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in South Dakota50 active22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 65% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 10 employers
10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
1
$140k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
9%

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

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 21 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 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) with employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Living in Brookings

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,194/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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