Physical Therapist / Mississippi
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Mississippi Physical Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Evaluates and treats movement disorders and injuries. Requires doctoral degree.

What the Mississippi data shows for Physical Therapists

Becoming a licensed physical therapist in Mississippi means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 3,297 training hours, a passing score on NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Mississippi regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)".

Upfront cost is $157, with renewal running $142 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 30 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For physical therapists, the reciprocity picture is: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
40/100
Physical Therapist · Mississippi

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,297 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$157
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$71/yr
$142 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
3,297 hours
Exam Requirement
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$157
Renewal Fee
$142
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physical Therapist in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi requires 3297 education/training hours, passing an exam (NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)), and an initial fee of $157. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physical Therapist in Mississippi? ▼
To become a licensed physical therapist in Mississippi, you must meet the state's requirements including 3297 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Mississippi licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Physical Therapist license to Mississippi from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for physical therapists: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Mississippi licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Physical Therapist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the physical therapist licensing process in Mississippi. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapist in Mississippi? ▼
Licensed physical therapists in Mississippi must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $142.

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What to do with this physical therapist license

Physical Therapist in Mississippi, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physical therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Mississippi's physical therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physical Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physical therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Mississippi's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Mississippi overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Mississippi licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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