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Council Bluffs, Iowa

Full-time Director of Rehabilitation- PT, PTA, SLP, or COTA

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Bethany Lutheran Home - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Join Our Team at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs, IA! Are you an experienced and dedicated Director of Rehab looking for a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs, IA, invites you to lead our therapy team.

About Us

Bethany Lutheran Home provides comprehensive skilled nursing and assisted living since 1975!

Joining the passionate therapy team at Bethany Lutheran Home means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care and cutting-edge rehabilitation services.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Director of Rehab supports the RM, RVP, and Operations Team to ensure the efficient operation of the facility rehab department. Serving as the liaison between Functional Pathways, the facility, and rehab staff, the Director of Rehab plays a crucial role in coordinating and integrating care.

Responsibilities/Requirements

Must have an Associate (PTA or COTA) or a minimum of a Bachelor (PT, OT or SLP) of Science degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy, or Masters of Speech-Language Pathology. Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.

Active state license. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. Two years clinical experience preferred, with experience in geriatric care. Management experience in the skilled setting, preferred.

Comprehensive leadership skills and ability to supervise. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Competence in maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education activities. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #URG1

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Rehabilitation oversees the efficient operation of the facility's rehab department and coordinates care between the facility, staff, and Functional Pathways. They serve as a liaison to ensure integrated care and provide leadership to the therapy team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology with an active state license. Two years of clinical experience, preferably in a geriatric or skilled nursing setting, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Rehabilitation managementClinical leadershipInterdisciplinary collaborationOrganizational skillsStaff supervisionRegulatory compliance

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

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).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $73k (middle half $67k–$79k)102 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Iowa76 active6,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,536 in the last 30 days1,360 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

Living in Council Bluffs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$241k
Typical market rent
$1,335/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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