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Blue Stone Therapy
Coralville, Iowa

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

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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) - Coralville, IA

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Lantern Park Specialty Care.

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

Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence for adult and geriatric patients. Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapists and interdisciplinary teams to monitor progress and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CarePatient MonitoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationFunctional Outcome Planning

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist Assistant 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 Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millville, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$34/hr
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Physical Therapist Assistant

$27-$34/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Coralville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,266/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Iowa City, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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