Physical Therapist Assistant-Part Time
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Mississippi post a median of $34.85 an hour, the middle half $32.46–$38.65, across 4 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in Mississippi earn a median of $29.70 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 therapist assistants in Mississippi: pay by town and employer
Wage and Hour record
The Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division found $22,204 in back wages to 148 workers (most of it unpaid overtime), findings for 20 Jan 2024 to 17 Jan 2026, at CLC OF BILOXI, LLC (trading as The Pillars of Biloxi) in Biloxi, MS. The employer agreed to pay the back wages; the record does not say whether the practice continues, so ask how overtime and travel time are paid. Back wages at healthcare employers.
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.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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%
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About the job
We are looking for a committed Physical Therapist Assistant to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.
What do we do? Connect People 2 Life!
How do we Connect People 2 Life? Through reconnecting them to the relationships that make life full: S (Sprint) N (Nature) O (Others) W (Work) S (Self)! We make it SNOW every day!
Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
- Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Document patient care services
Requirements
Skills
- Proven work experience as a physical therapist assistant
- Intensive education and clinical expertise
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice physical therapy assistant
EEO Statement
This company does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”
From The Pillars's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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