Physical Therapist (Athletics)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Athletics) at Mississippi State University a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Physical Therapy position at Mississippi State University is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Mississippi.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Services, Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention, Mentorship, Record Keeping, Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: This role assists the Sr. Associate AD - Sports Medicine in delivering physical therapy and athletic training services across all sports, focusing heavily on rehabilitation and injury care coordination. Key duties include direct coverage for football, supervising the Sports Physical Therapy Resident...