Therapist-Physical
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Mississippi post a median of $54.56 an hour, the middle half $53.72–$56.88, across 4 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Mississippi earn a median of $48.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Physical therapists in Mississippi: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Mississippi issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Mississippi license, $195 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Mississippi license, apply to the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($325, by its own page): what Mississippi asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Mississippi requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy.
- An applicant licensed elsewhere completes the online endorsement/reciprocity application with a complete practice history, pays the fees and undergoes a fingerprint criminal history check.
- Staying active: Licenses run on a two-year period from July 1 to June 30 with online renewal; 30 continuing competence units are required each period, at least 7.5 directly related to clinical practice, reported through CE Broker.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Mississippi · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
Job Summary
Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
- Develops a written plan of care.
- Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
- Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient?s functional status.
- Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
- Contributes to the development of staff and students.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
- Entry level.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Basic skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT
Preferred/Desired
From Baptist Memorial Health Care's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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