Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy•Laurens, IA

About The Position

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) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Laurens, IA Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients at Laurens Care Center in Laurens, IA. 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. [Optional line if multi-site:] This position will serve multiple partner communities, including Fonda Specialty Care and Accura HealthCare of Pomeroy, with travel between locations as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant program
Current PT or PTA license (or eligibility for licensure) in the 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred

Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting
Perform patient evaluations and develop plans of care (PT) or implement treatment programs under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist (PTA)
Deliver therapy focused on gait training, balance, mobility, strength, range of motion, endurance, and pain management
Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust interventions in collaboration with the therapy team
Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines
Complete timely and accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement requirements
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes