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Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$125k

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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.

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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMedical history reviewMotor capability assessmentNeurological capability assessmentPosture instruction

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Mississippi?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$125kPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$104k)322 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$119k in purchasing powerMississippi index 87.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Mississippi149 active22,080 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMississippi physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 29% offer loan repayment152 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,462 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 15 employers
16
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
1
$125k
6
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of Mississippi

Higher Education
University, MS
11-50 employees

Living in University

Residents’ average commute
9 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.