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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Indiana

Launch your PT career with free, self-paced PTT training. Indiana has 1,650+ job openings with $31,240 average salary (-12% vs national).

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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 Indiana

Indiana 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.

Indiana PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Indiana (Major metro areas) $35K-$39K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Indiana (Suburban counties) $31K-$35K Balanced cost/salary
Central Indiana (Central regions) $28K-$32K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Indiana (Rural areas) $26K-$29K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Indiana

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

IU Health

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📍 Indianapolis

📞 317-962-5900

State's largest health system

Ascension St. Vincent

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📍 Indianapolis

📞 317-338-2345

Major Catholic system

Community Health Network

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📍 Indianapolis

📞 317-355-1411

Central Indiana leader

Parkview Health

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📍 Fort Wayne

📞 260-266-1000

Northeast Indiana's largest

Rehab Hospital of Indiana

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📍 Indianapolis

📞 317-329-2000

Top-ranked inpatient rehab

Ascension St. Vincent

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📍 Indianapolis/Statewide

📞 317-338-2345

Indiana's largest Catholic health system

Indiana PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Indiana.

How does Indianapolis being a major sports city affect PT careers?
Indianapolis hosts the Colts (NFL), Pacers (NBA), Indianapolis 500, and NCAA headquarters. This sports concentration creates demand for sports medicine PT, with facilities serving professional athletes and weekend warriors alike. PT Techs gain orthopedic experience at higher rates than most Midwest cities.
What makes IU Health dominant in Indiana's PT market?
IU Health operates 16 hospitals and hundreds of clinics across Indiana, employing more PT professionals than any other system. Their Methodist Hospital houses the state's largest rehab unit. IU Health offers tuition reimbursement, internal mobility, and academic medicine exposure through IU School of Medicine affiliation.
Is there opportunity outside Indianapolis?
Yes. Fort Wayne (Parkview Health), Evansville (Deaconess), and South Bend (Beacon Health) have robust healthcare systems facing less competition than Indianapolis. These markets pay 10-15% less but cost of living is 20-30% lower. Rural Indiana has shortage areas with signing bonuses.
How affordable is Indiana for PT Techs?
Indiana ranks among the top 10 most affordable states. A PT Tech earning $31,000 in Indianapolis has purchasing power equivalent to $42,000+ in Chicago or $50,000+ in coastal cities. This makes homeownership realistic on entry-level healthcare wages.

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