Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$83k-$125k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.
Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!
Department: Student Health Services
Job Summary
Evaluates patients, develops, administers and evaluates treatment plans in a clinical, research, or public health and safety setting to support patient health and wellness.
Job Description
Reviews patients medical history and referrals to develop and administer individualized physical therapy treatment required.
Evaluates and documents patients motor and neurological capabilities effected by physical therapy treatment at various stages revising treatment as necessary to achieve maximum benefit.
Instructs patients in posture and therapeutic procedures to reach maximum physical performance with or without the use of supportive devices.
Job Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience
Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required
Compensation
$83,096.00 - $124,654.40
Interview Requirement
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and administers therapy to support health and wellness. They also document patient progress and instruct patients on therapeutic procedures to maximize physical performance.
Requirements
The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. A Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is listed as a preferred qualification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$104k)322 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | Mississippi index 87.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Mississippi | 149 active | 22,080 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Mississippi physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 29% offer loan repayment152 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,462 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at University of Mississippi a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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