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Upstream Rehabilitation
Vicksburg, Mississippi

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78k-$88k

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Job Description

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho - SIGN ON BONUS OPTIONS AND/OR STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE

Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

At Elite Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

  • Why Clinicians Choose Elite Physical Therapy
  • Competitive Physical Therapist Salary: $78000 to $88000 / year
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Student loan repayment assistance – directly to the principle of your loan!
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding for new-grad Physical Therapists and ongoing mentorship
  • In-house Residency/Fellowship programs and robust CEU opportunities – with annual allowance!
  • Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
  • Active MS Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans and deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven physical therapy. Collaborate with colleagues and local providers, build lasting patient relationships, and continue professional development through education programs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient OrthopedicsEvidence-Based Care PlanningClinical CollaborationPatient Relationship BuildingProvider Relationship BuildingClinical MentorshipContinuing Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Mississippi?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$78k–$88kPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)337 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerMississippi index 87.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Mississippi143 active21,621 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 60% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMississippi Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 32% offer loan repayment147 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,749 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly clinical bonus program
Student loan repayment assistance
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship
In-house Residency/Fellowship programs

Living in Vicksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$173k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$820/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.