Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Pinecrest

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: PineCrest in Lufkin - Lufkin, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, MRC Pinecrest 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.

Qualifications

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 and assist residents with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility. They will also monitor resident progress, document treatment outcomes, and collaborate with the care team to ensure coordinated, resident-centered care.

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 settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentVital signs monitoringPatient educationAdaptive equipment usage

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (627 salary observations; 5,933 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $76k (middle half $69k–$88k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$87k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)627 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,042 active21,927 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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.

Location & Logistics

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

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 10 employers
5
<$75k
1
$78k
4
$80k-85k
1
$85k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Adaptive Home Health · Seguin, Texas

$75k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload

$35-$40/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

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 Lufkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
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.