Physical Therapist Licensure in Mississippi
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $375
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Renewal Costs $150
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CE Requirements 30 Units
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Compact Yes
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist license in Mississippi, you'll be working with the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy. You will submit your application through their online portal. Before you start, I recommend gathering your documents to get the ball rolling on your background check and transcripts.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Hit Submit: Head over to the online portal to create your account and complete the application for Licensure by Endorsement. You'll pay your application fee here to officially open your file.
- Jurisprudence Exam: Good news—this is built directly into the online application process. You will take the Mississippi Jurisprudence Exam as part of your application, so no need to schedule a separate appointment at a testing center.
- Fingerprinting: This step is a bit old-school. After you have applied and paid, the Board will mail a physical fingerprint card to you. You must take this card to a local law enforcement agency to get your prints rolled, then mail it back to the Board office.
- Verifications: Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your school to the Board. You'll also need to head over to the FSBPT website to transfer your NPTE scores and verify your current licenses.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photo to upload and your driver's license or government ID.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your university), NPTE Scores (via FSBPT), and License Verifications from every state where you hold a license.
- Exams: Mississippi Jurisprudence Exam (completed online during application).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Mississippi:
- Application Fee: $300
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $50 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $25
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $375
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Mississippi Physical Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by June 30th of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $150.
Note: Mississippi requires 30 hours of continuing education to be completed within the two-year period prior to the deadline to maintain an active license.
CE Requirements
30 CCUs required every 2 years.
Deadline: June 30th. Mississippi uses a staggered biennial renewal based on the first letter of your last name: A-L renew in odd-numbered years, and M-Z renew in even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist CEUs: there is no limit on online courses, provided they are "Certified" activities. You can complete your entire requirement through pre-approved online platforms.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be "Certified" by the Board or a Board-approved organization. The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy (MSBPT) automatically accepts courses approved by the APTA, the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association (MSPTA), or the FSBPT (ProCert). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as long as the specific course is MS-approved or APTA-certified.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics, Professionalism, or Jurisprudence: (3 CCUs) must be from Board-approved courses.
- Clinical Practice: (7.5 CCUs) At least 25% of your total units must be directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.
- Jurisprudence: No separate exam is required; the requirement is met by taking an approved 3-unit course in Ethics/Jurisprudence.
Excluded Topics: CPR certification (required for license but does not count toward the 30 CCUs), business, marketing, administrative, or personal development courses.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new grad or newly licensed in MS, your requirements are prorated: 0 CCUs are required if licensed for less than 12 months of the cycle, and 15 CCUs are required if licensed for 12–24 months.
Reporting: Mississippi uses CE Broker for tracking. You must report your CCUs to the digital registry before your renewal can be processed. Keep your certificates for at least 4 years in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy:
- Address: 840 East River Pl, Suite 503 Jackson, MS 39202
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (601) 352-291
- Fax: (601) 352-2920
- Email: SBoyette@msbpt.ms.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist license in Mississippi, you'll be working with the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy. You will submit your application through their online portal. Before you start, I recommend gathering your documents to get the ball rolling on your background check and transcripts.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Hit Submit: Head over to the online portal to create your account and complete the application for Licensure by Endorsement. You'll pay your application fee here to officially open your file.
- Jurisprudence Exam: Good news—this is built directly into the online application process. You will take the Mississippi Jurisprudence Exam as part of your application, so no need to schedule a separate appointment at a testing center.
- Fingerprinting: This step is a bit old-school. After you have applied and paid, the Board will mail a physical fingerprint card to you. You must take this card to a local law enforcement agency to get your prints rolled, then mail it back to the Board office.
- Verifications: Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your school to the Board. You'll also need to head over to the FSBPT website to transfer your NPTE scores and verify your current licenses.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photo to upload and your driver's license or government ID.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your university), NPTE Scores (via FSBPT), and License Verifications from every state where you hold a license.
- Exams: Mississippi Jurisprudence Exam (completed online during application).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Mississippi:
- Application Fee: $300
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $50 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $25
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $375
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Mississippi Physical Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by June 30th of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $150.
Note: Mississippi requires 30 hours of continuing education to be completed within the two-year period prior to the deadline to maintain an active license.
CE Requirements
30 CCUs required every 2 years.
Deadline: June 30th. Mississippi uses a staggered biennial renewal based on the first letter of your last name: A-L renew in odd-numbered years, and M-Z renew in even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist CEUs: there is no limit on online courses, provided they are "Certified" activities. You can complete your entire requirement through pre-approved online platforms.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be "Certified" by the Board or a Board-approved organization. The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy (MSBPT) automatically accepts courses approved by the APTA, the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association (MSPTA), or the FSBPT (ProCert). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as long as the specific course is MS-approved or APTA-certified.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics, Professionalism, or Jurisprudence: (3 CCUs) must be from Board-approved courses.
- Clinical Practice: (7.5 CCUs) At least 25% of your total units must be directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.
- Jurisprudence: No separate exam is required; the requirement is met by taking an approved 3-unit course in Ethics/Jurisprudence.
Excluded Topics: CPR certification (required for license but does not count toward the 30 CCUs), business, marketing, administrative, or personal development courses.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new grad or newly licensed in MS, your requirements are prorated: 0 CCUs are required if licensed for less than 12 months of the cycle, and 15 CCUs are required if licensed for 12–24 months.
Reporting: Mississippi uses CE Broker for tracking. You must report your CCUs to the digital registry before your renewal can be processed. Keep your certificates for at least 4 years in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy:
- Address: 840 East River Pl, Suite 503 Jackson, MS 39202
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (601) 352-291
- Fax: (601) 352-2920
- Email: SBoyette@msbpt.ms.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.