No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist Assistant roles pay ~$94k (median of 85 jobs)
6.6/10 work-life score · Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,089 active roles in this profession
Physical Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedics. Full-time, part-time, or PRN. Mentorship for new grads. CEU allowance. 401k match. Actually grow your career.
Join Elite Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Starkville, Mississippi.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans.
- Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team.
- Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Active MS PTA license (or eligibility).
- A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career.
- When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Elite Physical Therapy in Starkville, Mississippi.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Elite Physical Therapy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,089 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Mississippi, Physical Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 121 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (20,281 listings).
Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Mississippi's cost-of-living index is 85.0 (US average = 100) — Mississippi ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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