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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Mississippi

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What Physical Therapy Technicians Do

PT Techs support Physical Therapists and PTAs in helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

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Patient Support

Assist patients with exercises, transfers, and mobility. Help with therapeutic equipment and modalities.

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Clinic Operations

Prepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, manage supplies, and ensure clean, safe environments.

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Documentation

Record patient progress, schedule appointments, and support administrative functions under PT supervision.

Where PT Techs Work in Mississippi

Mississippi offers diverse PT settings from major hospital systems to specialized sports medicine clinics.

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Outpatient Clinics

Private PT practices, orthopedic clinics, and multi-specialty centers.

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Hospitals

Acute care, inpatient rehab, and post-surgical recovery units.

Sports Medicine

Athletic training facilities, sports rehab centers, and team clinics.

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Skilled Nursing

Long-term care facilities and home health agencies serving seniors.

Mississippi PT Tech Salary Data

MS PT Techs earn 13% above national average. Location significantly impacts pay.

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Mississippi (Major metro areas) $32K-$34K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Mississippi (Suburban counties) $27K-$32K Balanced cost/salary
Central Mississippi (Central regions) $25K-$29K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Mississippi (Rural areas) $23K-$26K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Mississippi

These healthcare systems and facilities actively hire Physical Therapy Technicians across Mississippi.

UMMC - University of Mississippi Medical Center

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📍 Jackson

📞 601-984-1000

State's only academic medical center

Baptist Memorial Health Care

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📍 Jackson/North MS

📞 601-968-1000

Major regional system

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

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📍 Gulf Coast

📞 228-867-4000

Coastal regional center

North Mississippi Health Services

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📍 Tupelo

📞 662-377-3000

Rural health leader

Singing River Health System

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📍 Pascagoula

📞 228-809-5000

SE Mississippi

Baptist Memorial Health Care

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📍 Jackson/Statewide

📞 601-968-1000

Mississippi's largest health system

Mississippi PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Mississippi.

Why does Mississippi have the lowest PT Tech salaries?
Mississippi has the lowest median household income and cost of living in the US. PT Tech wages ($27,840 avg) reflect this economic reality but go further—housing costs 40% below national average. A Mississippi PT Tech has similar purchasing power to someone earning $38,000+ in a median-cost state.
How does Mississippi's health challenges affect PT demand?
Mississippi has the nation's highest rates of obesity, diabetes, and related conditions. This creates intense PT demand—more patients needing post-surgical rehab, diabetes-related amputation care, and mobility assistance. PT Techs develop skills managing complex, chronic conditions at higher rates than most states.
What's unique about UMMC for PT careers?
UMMC in Jackson is Mississippi's only academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, drawing complex cases from across the state. PT Techs at UMMC gain exposure unavailable elsewhere in Mississippi. The institution sets standards for healthcare statewide.
Is there opportunity on the Gulf Coast?
The Mississippi Gulf Coast (Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula) offers different character than inland Mississippi—casinos, tourism, military presence (Keesler AFB). Healthcare systems here serve seasonal populations and military families. The coast pays slightly higher and offers Gulf beaches lifestyle.

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