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Jackson, Mississippi

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN - Inpatient Therapy (3115)

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Main Campus - Inpatient - Jackson, MS 39216
  • Position Type: PRNJob
  • Shift: Day To provide Physical Therapy services to patients in an Inpatient Rehab setting Assist the Physical Therapist in developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans to promote the optimal outcomes for patients with a wide range of injuries and ages

Communicates regularly with the Physical Therapist to support the interdisciplinary plan of care, including therapy goals, patient progress, and discharge recommendations.

Coordinates patient care with an interdisciplinary team that includes but is not limited to: physicians, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, etc. Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic environment, with strong organizational and time management skills.

A compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery

Qualifications

Education

Appropriate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program Licensure: Current, valid Physical Therapy Assistant license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Mississippi Certification: American Red Cross BLS Experience: New graduates welcome to apply; clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, or outpatient settings preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Physical Therapists in developing and implementing treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes in an inpatient rehab setting. Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other therapists to support patient progress and discharge.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited program and a valid Mississippi state license. BLS certification is required, and while new graduates are welcome, experience in acute or inpatient rehab is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical Therapy AssistanceTreatment Plan ImplementationInterdisciplinary CoordinationOrganizational SkillsPatient Recovery

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$89k
Typical market rent
$1,265/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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