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Canton, Mississippi

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Physical Therapist, PT – ProgressiveHealth Occ Health, LLC – Canton, MS

We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Physical Therapist to join our team to help us provide onsite therapy support at a local automotive manufacturer in Canton, MS. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

  • In need of full-time coverage!

What will you be doing in this role?

  • Developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs containing achievable functional goals by using therapeutic exercise and modalities, as necessary
  • Reviewing available patient information, evaluating the impact of the assessment, and communicating the treatment process
  • Revising treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and/or bone diseases
  • Establishing and instructing patient and/or family/caregiver in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge
  • Completing appropriate documentation according to Company/department policies and procedures along with adhering to federal and state regulations

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
  • The required state licensure, certification, and registration that is in good standing with the state or the ability to obtain the required state licensure
  • CPR/AED/BLS certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
  • The ability to stand or sit throughout the entire assigned shift, and walk for extended periods
  • A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
  • The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Schedule

  • Monday-Thursday
  • 4 AM- 2 PM
  • 4-day work week!

About ProgressiveHealth

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more!

We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients using therapeutic exercises and modalities. Maintain accurate documentation and instruct patients and families on therapeutic procedures to be continued after discharge.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy along with valid state licensure. Candidates must also possess CPR/AED/BLS certification and demonstrate strong professional communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient assessmentTeamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Mississippi?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$103k)268 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMississippi index 87.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Mississippi138 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Progressive Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 16 employers
10
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
0
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + LodgingContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70+/visit
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida

$70+/visit
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Progressive Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Evansville, Indiana
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

4-day work week

Living in Canton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k
Typical market rent
$1,883/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.