Rehab Director/Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Type


Full-time

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/Physical Therapy Assistant - La Porte City, IA

Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Rehab Director (RD) to oversee rehabilitation services at La Porte City Specialty Care.

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