Pays $25-$28/hr$10k below the Physical Therapist Assistant market median of ~$69k (539 jobs)

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Elite Physical Therapy
Olive Branch, Mississippi

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Outpatient orthopedics. Full-time, part-time, and PRN available. Monthly bonus program. New grad mentorship. Olive Branch, MS.

Join Elite Physical Therapy, Inc. as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Ortho, Monthly Bonus in Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $25/hr - $28/hr.
  • Competitive rates: $25.00 - $28.00 / hour
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
  • 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 for new-grad PTAs
  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities
  • Pathways for professional development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Elite Physical Therapy, Inc. as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Ortho, Monthly Bonus.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and implement individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Requires an active Mississippi PTA license or eligibility for licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedicsPatient careMobility trainingStrength trainingTreatment planningDocumentationClinical collaborationEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

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About Elite Physical Therapy

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive rates: $25.00 - $28.00 / hour
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
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 for new-grad PTAs
Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities