Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) - The Crossings

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Job Location: The Crossings - League City, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, MRC is seeking a caring Physical Therapy Assistant to provide hands-on therapy that helps older adults build strength, improve mobility, and participate more fully in daily life.

Working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will encourage residents through every step of their rehabilitation journey. What You’ll Do Carry out individualized treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Instruct, motivate, and assist residents with therapeutic exercise, functional mobility, ambulation, and activities of daily living. Help residents safely use supportive devices such as walkers, canes, crutches, prostheses, and other adaptive equipment.

Measure and record range of motion, body measurements, vital signs, and other information used to evaluate treatment response. Observe resident progress and promptly communicate changes, concerns, or opportunities to the supervising therapist.

Collaborate with rehabilitation, nursing, and other care team members to support coordinated, resident-centered care. Educate residents and caregivers about therapeutic routines, safe movement, wellness, and continued progress.

Complete treatment and progress documentation accurately and on time.: Our Ideal Candidate A genuine love for serving older adults and celebrating progress at every stage. Strong observation, organization, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.

An encouraging, patient teaching style that supports active learning. Clear communication and sound judgment when reporting resident response or changes in condition. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Texas.

Two to three years of experience in skilled nursing, senior living, or a related setting preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience with specialized therapy programs or treatment modalities is a plus. Why MRC?

MRC is a nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served Texas seniors since 1962. Here, success is measured in moments that matter: a resident regaining a skill, a family feeling supported, or a teammate knowing their work made a real difference.

We are guided by our ICARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. If you want to bring your clinical expertise to work with purpose, connection, and heart, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out individualized treatment plans to help older adults improve mobility and participate in daily life. They will also collaborate with the care team to document progress and educate residents on safe movement and therapeutic routines.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold a current, unrestricted license in Texas. Two to three years of experience in skilled nursing or senior living is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient RehabilitationVital Signs MonitoringClinical DocumentationPatient EducationCare Coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (767 salary observations; 4,919 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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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 League City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,838/mo
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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