Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) -Expanding LTC Therapy Team

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Growing LP Therapy Team: PTA Wanted at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Cameron, TX

New Grads Welcome, Flexible Schedules and Career Growth Options

Our therapy team with LP Therapy at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Cameron is growing, and we're looking for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join us. This is not a replacement position, our team is fully staffed and thriving!

We're expanding to meet patient demand and provide the highest quality of care to our residents. New graduates are encouraged to apply, mentorship and hands on support are built into how we onboard every new team member.

We offer competitive, excellent pay, a great PTO package, and CEU reimbursement to support your continued growth. You'll work alongside experienced therapists across physical, occupational, and speech disciplines in a supportive clinical culture.

Responsibilities

carry out established plans of care; administer therapeutic exercises and modalities; assist patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and daily living activities; monitor and report patient progress to the Physical Therapist; fit and train patients on assistive devices; complete timely and accurate Medicare and facility documentation; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; support patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and productivity standards.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant; current state PTA license; knowledge of Medicare documentation requirements; strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Work Environment

LTC facility; physical demands consistent with therapy services, including lifting and mobility assistance.

If you're looking for a place to grow your skills with a stable, established team behind you, we'd love to hear from you. Join LP Therapy and help improve patient mobility, independence, and quality of life!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out established plans of care, administer therapeutic exercises, and assist patients with mobility and daily living activities. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting care according to Medicare standards, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary therapy team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and possess a current state PTA license. Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, along with knowledge of Medicare documentation requirements, are required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient CareInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (786 salary observations; 5,159 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 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

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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$69k
4
$73k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millville, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$35/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Cameron

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$242k
Median resident rent
$962/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
PTO package
CEU reimbursement
Mentorship and hands-on support