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Blue Stone Therapy
West Des Moines, Iowa

Rehab Director/Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$50/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, operational consistency, and long-term partnerships that support meaningful patient outcomes.

Rehab Director - West Des Moines, IA

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Rehab Director (RD) to oversee rehabilitation services at The Elite Lodge of Ashworth.

This leadership role is responsible for the daily operations, clinical oversight, staffing strategy, and overall performance of the rehabilitation department within a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or post-acute setting. The Rehab Director ensures the delivery of high-quality therapy services while driving operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, team engagement, and measurable patient outcomes.

This position provides direct patient care as needed and is accountable for achieving productivity and utilization standards.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily therapy department operations, including staffing, scheduling, and utilization management
  • Provide clinical oversight related to case management, care planning, and appropriate therapy delivery
  • Support onboarding, coaching, accountability, and performance management of therapy team members
  • Maintain productivity standards while providing direct patient care as required
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and facility requirements
  • Collaborate with facility leadership and regional operations partners to support performance goals
  • Promote program development and quality improvement initiatives
  • Foster a positive, team-centered culture aligned with Blue Stone Therapy’s purpose and core values

Requirements

What You Bring

  • Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Current therapy license (PT, OT, SLP, PTA, or COTA) or eligibility for licensure in applicable state
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in a therapy services role
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage staffing, scheduling, and operational performance
  • Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation preferred
  • Experience with NetHealth or electronic medical record systems preferred

Why Blue Stone Therapy?

We believe strong leadership drives strong outcomes. Our Rehab Directors are supported by regional leadership while empowered to build engaged teams, strengthen facility partnerships, and drive performance. We provide operational support, clear expectations, and a collaborative environment where leaders can focus on delivering quality care and measurable results.

We invest in professional growth, operational support, and long-term partnerships that allow our leaders to focus on performance and patient success.

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 Rehab Director oversees daily operations, clinical standards, and staffing strategy for the rehabilitation department at a skilled nursing facility. This role involves providing direct patient care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a team-centered culture to achieve performance goals.

Key Skills

Rehabilitation managementTeam leadershipOrganizational skills

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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

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<$80k
3
$80k-105k
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$105k-130k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
18%
Visa sponsorship
9%

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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 West Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
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 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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, 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