15 Miss. Code. R. 8-90-01-104.04
Physical therapy (PT) practitioners provide preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to restore function or prevent disability from disease, trauma, injury, loss of a limb, or lack of use of a body part to individuals of all ages.
The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy reported 2,192 licensed physical therapists in Mississippi as of March 16, 2021 with 1,867 residing in the state and 1,826 practicing in the state. Six percent of Mississippi resident physical therapist practitioners live in Hinds County, 4.74 percent in Harrison County, 2.28, percent in Madison County, and 4.74 percent in Lee County for a total of 17.79 percent in 4 counties. The Board also reported 1,480 licensed physical therapist assistants, with 1,325 residing in the state and 1,247 practicing in the state.
15 Miss. Code. R. 8-90-01-104.04