Physical Therapy Assistant - Purvis Physical Therapy

Hattiesburg Clinic, PA; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Physical Therapy in Purvis, MS seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will treat patients whose care plans have been established and progress treatments as appropriate.

Applicants must have an APTA-approved PTA program, be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy, and meet ongoing CE requirements. The role focuses on delivering quality therapy in a patient-centered clinic.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an APTA-approved PTA program.
• Must be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy.
• Familiar with modalities, procedures, techniques, and equipment to meet patient needs.
• Must meet continuing education standards set by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• The Physical Therapy Assistant will work with and under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in the treatment of clinic patients.
• The PTA may treat any patient who has been evaluated and whose program of care has been planned by the therapist. The PTA may progress the patient’s treatment as appropriate.

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy license

Familiar with modalities, procedures, techniques, and equipment

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Purvis Physical Therapy

98 Shelby Speights Dr, Purvis, MS 39475, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapy Assistant will work with and under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in the treatment of clinic patients. The PTA may treat any patient who has been evaluated and whose program of care has been planned by the therapist. The PTA may progress the patient’s treatment as appropriate.

Education & Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, required
• Must be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy
• Must be familiar with modalities, procedures, techniques, and equipment necessary to meet the needs of our patient clientele
• Must meet continuing education standards set by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy