EHired Enroll Free
Browse:
FREE TRAINING AMCA Certification Pathway

Physical Therapy Technician Training in Kansas

Launch your PT career with free, self-paced PTT training. Kansas has 680+ job openings with $30,420 average salary (-14% vs national).

680+
Job Openings
$30K
Avg Salary
4
PTA Programs
$0
Training Cost

What Physical Therapy Technicians Do

PT Techs support Physical Therapists and PTAs in helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

🏃

Patient Support

Assist patients with exercises, transfers, and mobility. Help with therapeutic equipment and modalities.

🏥

Clinic Operations

Prepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, manage supplies, and ensure clean, safe environments.

📋

Documentation

Record patient progress, schedule appointments, and support administrative functions under PT supervision.

Where PT Techs Work in Kansas

Kansas offers diverse PT settings from major hospital systems to specialized sports medicine clinics.

🏥

Outpatient Clinics

Private PT practices, orthopedic clinics, and multi-specialty centers.

🏨

Hospitals

Acute care, inpatient rehab, and post-surgical recovery units.

Sports Medicine

Athletic training facilities, sports rehab centers, and team clinics.

🏠

Skilled Nursing

Long-term care facilities and home health agencies serving seniors.

Kansas PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Kansas (Major metro areas) $34K-$38K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Kansas (Suburban counties) $30K-$34K Balanced cost/salary
Central Kansas (Central regions) $27K-$31K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Kansas (Rural areas) $25K-$28K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Kansas

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

University of Kansas Health System

🏥

📍 Kansas City

📞 913-588-5000

State's academic medical center

Ascension Via Christi

🏥

📍 Wichita

📞 316-268-5000

Kansas' largest hospital

Stormont Vail Health

🏥

📍 Topeka

📞 785-354-6000

Capital region leader

HCA Midwest Health

🏥

📍 Kansas City Metro

📞 913-541-5300

Multi-hospital system

Wesley Medical Center

🏥

📍 Wichita

📞 316-962-2000

Major Wichita hospital

Ascension Via Christi

🏥

📍 Wichita/Statewide

📞 316-268-5000

Kansas's largest health system

Kansas PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Kansas.

How does the Kansas City metro split between Kansas and Missouri affect PT careers?
Greater Kansas City spans both states, with the University of Kansas Medical Center on the Kansas side. PT Techs can work in either state—Kansas generally has lower taxes while Missouri (KC proper) has more job volume. Many PT professionals live in Kansas suburbs and work across state lines.
What's unique about PT practice in Wichita?
Wichita, America's 'Air Capital,' has a large aerospace manufacturing workforce creating occupational health and ergonomic PT demand. Ascension Via Christi is Kansas' largest hospital. Wichita offers big-city healthcare options with small-city cost of living.
How does Kansas' rural population affect PT opportunities?
Western Kansas is extremely rural with significant healthcare shortages. Hospitals in Hays, Dodge City, and Garden City recruit aggressively, sometimes offering signing bonuses, housing assistance, and higher wages than urban areas. Rural practice requires adaptability but offers unique rewards.
Is the cost of living advantage real in Kansas?
Yes, substantial. Kansas housing costs 35% below national average. A PT Tech in Wichita or Topeka earning $30,000 has purchasing power equivalent to $40,000+ in Denver. Even Kansas City suburbs offer significant savings compared to most metros.

Start Your PT Tech Career in Kansas

Join 680+ annual job openings. Free training, pay only when ready for certification.

Total Program Cost
$0 to Start
Pay only when ready for certification
Enroll Free Today →

No credit card required. Start learning immediately.

PTT Training in Nearby States

Explore More