What PTA programs are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 5 CAPTE-accredited PTA programs: Jefferson CC (Louisville), Madisonville CC, Hazard CC (eastern KY), Somerset CC, and Bluegrass CC (Lexington). Programs are accessible and affordable. Eastern Kentucky programs particularly value candidates willing to serve the region.

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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 Kentucky

Kentucky 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.

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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.

Kentucky PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region	Salary Range	Notes
Metro Kentucky (Major metro areas)	$34K-$37K	Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Kentucky (Suburban counties)	$30K-$34K	Balanced cost/salary
Central Kentucky (Central regions)	$27K-$31K	Growing healthcare sector
Rural Kentucky (Rural areas)	$25K-$28K	Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Kentucky

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

UK HealthCare

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📍 Lexington

📞 859-257-1000

State's academic medical center

Norton Healthcare

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📍 Louisville

📞 502-629-8000

Louisville's largest system

Baptist Health

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📍 Louisville/Statewide

📞 502-896-5000

Multi-hospital system

CHI Saint Joseph Health

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📍 Lexington

📞 859-313-1000

Catholic Health Initiatives

Frazier Rehab Institute

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📍 Louisville

📞 502-582-7400

Top-ranked spinal cord rehab

Baptist Health Kentucky

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📍 Louisville/Statewide

📞 502-896-5000

Kentucky's largest health system

Kentucky PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Kentucky.

What makes Frazier Rehab Institute significant for PT careers?

Frazier Rehab Institute in Louisville is Kentucky's only hospital dedicated exclusively to physical rehabilitation and is nationally ranked for spinal cord injury treatment. PT Techs at Frazier gain specialized neuro rehab experience with complex cases rarely seen elsewhere. This exposure is career-defining.

How does Kentucky's horse industry affect PT practice?

Kentucky's thoroughbred horse industry, centered in Lexington, creates unique healthcare needs. Jockeys, trainers, and equestrian athletes need sports medicine. Additionally, occupational injuries from horse farms and racing operations create steady PT demand in the Bluegrass region.

Is there a difference between Louisville and the rest of Kentucky?

Significant. Louisville (metro pop. 1.3 million) offers urban healthcare diversity with Norton, Baptist, and UofL Hospital systems. Outside Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky is largely rural with healthcare shortages. Eastern Kentucky especially has critical access hospitals recruiting with incentives.

How does Appalachian Kentucky's health challenges affect PT demand?

Eastern Kentucky has some of the nation's highest rates of obesity, diabetes, and musculoskeletal disorders. This creates intense PT demand but also challenging patient populations. PT Techs in Appalachia develop skills managing complex, chronic conditions at higher rates than urban counterparts.

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