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

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Elite Physical Therapy
Starkville, Mississippi

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago

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

Patient CareEvidence-Based CareMobility ImprovementStrength TrainingFunctional RecoveryTreatment PlanningPatient TrackingCollaborationClinical Documentation

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 85 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Elite Physical Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Alexandria, Louisiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship
Continuing education and CEU opportunities with annual allowance
Pathways for professional development