Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Picayune Physical Therapist Assistant: Want a clinic that treats you like a teammate, not a number?

Southern Physical Therapy Clinic is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Picayune, MS team, starting as maternity-leave coverage with a real potential to become permanent. If you want solid mentorship, a voice on the team, and a clinic that invests in you, this is worth a conversation.

About Southern Physical Therapy Clinic

Southern is an outpatient private practice founded in 2019 with two locations, Picayune, MS and Slidell, LA, and about 25 team members. We treat patients across the lifespan under one roof with three disciplines: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. We believe good care starts with a team that actually likes working together.

About the Role

• Step in to cover a teammate’s maternity leave beginning around October 2026
• Treat an outpatient caseload under PT direction, primarily adult ortho/neuro; pediatrics is a welcome bonus if you enjoy it
• Work alongside OT and Speech colleagues under one roof, not in a silo
• This begins as a defined coverage window with a real, honest shot at becoming a permanent role if it’s a fit on both sides

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality care following PT-established plans of care
• Help carry a typical full-time caseload of ~50–55 visits per week once fully ramped
• Communicate closely with supervising PTs about progress, plans, and patient goals
• Contribute to a culture that talks directly (not about), and holds each other to a high standard from a place of support

What You’ll Get

Compensation:

• $25–$35/hour, depending on experience
• Production bonus opportunity once you’re consistently at a higher caseload (around 60 visits/week), never required

Schedule & Lifestyle:

• 20–40 hours/week (leaning full-time), based in Picayune
• Optional, never required, split at our Slidell clinic
• On-site only, no remote days

Growth & Mentorship:

• 12‑month new‑grad mentorship program
• 6‑month leadership development track
• Opportunities to take on lead PTA / training responsibilities over time
• Unlimited CEU and certification reimbursement

Culture & Benefits:

• No-gossip, talk-directly culture
• Real team relationships, not just coworkers
• Full benefits: health, retirement, disability, life insurance
• 8 paid holidays, PTO starting at 2 weeks and rising to 3
• CEU and license reimbursement

Who This Is For

• You choose gratitude and optimism, even on hard days, and find real joy in serving people
• You want to be part of a team, not just show up and leave
• You’re open to feedback and being held to a standard from a place of support

Who This Is NOT For

• The absolute highest possible paycheck is your main deciding factor
• You want something purely convenient and easy with minimal investment in the team

Basic Requirements

• Active or eligible PTA license/certification in Mississippi
• Comfortable working toward a typical full-time caseload of ~50–55 visits/week
• 1–2 years of outpatient experience preferred, not required

Nice-to-Haves

• Pediatric experience
• Comfort learning a new EMR quickly (full training provided)
• Interest in specialty CEU tracks

Ready to talk? Tap apply and we’ll reach out within a day.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35