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Blue Stone Therapy
Columbus Junction, Iowa

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$36/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 Assistant (PTA) - Columbus Junction, IA

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Colonial Manors of Columbus.

This role focuses on delivering skilled physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, pain management, and overall functional independence.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide skilled physical therapy treatment in accordance with established plans of care
  • Implement individualized treatment programs focused on functional and measurable outcomes
  • Treat adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting and rehabilitation settings
  • Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress with the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement standards
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes

Requirements

  • What You Bring
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
  • Current Physical Therapy Assistant license (or eligibility for licensure) in applicable state
  • Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and clinical reasoning 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

Provide skilled physical therapy treatments to adult and geriatric patients in skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation settings, following plans of care established by a licensed Physical Therapist. Monitor and document patient progress, communicate with the supervising therapist, and collaborate with facility staff and interdisciplinary teams to support functional outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment Plan ImplementationPatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationPatient CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationMobility RehabilitationStrength TrainingBalance TrainingEndurance Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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$101k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25.4-$33.75/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus Junction

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$166k
Median resident rent
$623/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Blue Stone Therapy

Medical Practices
Urbandale, Iowa
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) with employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays