Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)-Crestview
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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.: 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
Carry out individualized treatment plans and assist residents with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with the care team to document progress and educate residents on safe movement and wellness routines.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and a current, unrestricted Texas license. 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
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (665 salary observations; 6,115 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $69k–$78k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $87k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−7%)665 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,033 active | 21,816 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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