Pays $30-$35/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$68k (514 jobs) · Top 25% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)

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Reliant Rehabilitation
Yazoo City, Mississippi

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Loan repayment. Flexible schedule. Medical, dental, vision. PTO and 401k. Clinical leadership support. Work your way.

Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Loan Repayment, Flexible Schedule in Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities.
  • Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

Requirements

  • Interested in learning.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $62K - $73K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Licensure & Certifications

Must be a graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy and hold a valid state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Proficiency in clinical documentation and basic computer skills are required.

Key Skills

Physical TherapyClinical DocumentationPatient CareCase ManagementInfection ControlEnvironmental Safety ProtocolPatient InteractionRehabilitation Services

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Mississippi, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 110 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Mississippi's cost-of-living index is 85.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state — 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Reliant Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 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 514 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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$41-$45/hr
#2

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Gotham Enterprises · Princeton, New Jersey

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#3

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
PTO Share Program
PTO Buy-Back Program
Annual Performance Reviews