Physical Therapist Assistant-Crestview

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

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Job Location: Crestview in Bryan - Bryan, 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.

What We Offer

BCBS- 3 different plans to choose from! (HDHP, PPO & HMO) BCBS Incentive Program – Earn eGift Card rewards for completing activities that promote good health.

BCBS BVA Rewards – HDHP & PPO participants can earn rewards and reduce their out-of-pocket cost when receiving medical services or procedures BCBS Wellness programs, tools and resources to manage your health including the Blue365 discount programs on health-related products, health/fitness clubs and weight loss programs HDHP Preventive Drug List - $0 drugs Generic Drugs for all 3 health plans - $0 TextCare Pro – Virtual Primary & Urgent Care TextCare’s Chronic Condition Management- eligible members get help managing chronic conditions likes diabetes and hypertension.

Connected devices, strips, lancets, one-on-one coaching and support plus more are all provided for free.

HSA- Health Savings Account for member enrolled in the BCBS HDHP plan FSA – Health Care and Dependent Care Company Provided Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child) Short-Term Disability Legal and Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Farmers Group Select – discount Auto and Home Alliant Medicare Solutions – No cost service for employees, family members and friends who need assistance navigating Medicare and in choosing a Medicare plan.

Payactiv – access to your pay before payday! Employee Emergency Fund PTO Program – Earn from Day 1 Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) – paid sick leave benefit for use when out on approved leave for a serious health condition. Take Time to Give Time -Time off for volunteering!

Quarterly Bonus Program 401k Plan -all employees are eligible to participate. Eligible participants receive match of 100% on first 3% and 50% on next 2%.: 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

Implement individualized treatment plans under a licensed Physical Therapist’s supervision, assisting residents with exercises, mobility, ambulation, daily activities, and adaptive equipment. Monitor and document treatment response, communicate changes to the supervising therapist, collaborate with the care team, and educate residents and caregivers.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold a current, unrestricted Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license. Two to three years of experience in skilled nursing, senior living, or a related setting is preferred; relevant specialized therapy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ambulation AssistanceAssistive Device TrainingRange Of Motion MeasurementVital Signs MonitoringProgress ObservationClinical DocumentationResident And Caregiver EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Motivation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (547 salary observations; 4,850 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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.

Top PTA Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Pediatric Home Health

MedCare Pediatric · Crosby, Texas

$35-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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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 Bryan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,406/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · College Station-Bryan, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

BCBS Health Plans (HDHP, PPO, HMO)
BCBS Incentive Program
BCBS BVA Rewards
BCBS Wellness Programs
TextCare Pro Virtual Care
HSA
FSA
Company Provided Basic Life Insurance