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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Missouri

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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 Missouri

Missouri 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.

Missouri PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Missouri (Major metro areas) $36K-$39K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Missouri (Suburban counties) $31K-$36K Balanced cost/salary
Central Missouri (Central regions) $28K-$33K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Missouri (Rural areas) $26K-$30K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Missouri

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

BJC HealthCare

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📍 St. Louis

📞 314-286-2000

Barnes-Jewish, Washington U affiliated

SSM Health

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📍 St. Louis/Statewide

📞 314-994-7800

Major Catholic system

Mercy Health

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📍 St. Louis/Springfield

📞 314-251-6000

Regional system

Saint Luke's Health System

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📍 Kansas City

📞 816-932-2000

KC's academic center

The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis

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📍 St. Louis

📞 314-658-3800

Top-ranked rehab

Mercy Health

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📍 St. Louis/Statewide

📞 314-251-6000

Major Midwest Catholic health system

Missouri PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Missouri.

What makes Barnes-Jewish Hospital special for PT careers?
Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC HealthCare) in St. Louis ranks #11 nationally and is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. PT Techs at Barnes-Jewish gain academic medicine exposure rivaling coastal institutions. St. Louis's affordable cost of living makes this opportunity exceptionally accessible.
How does St. Louis compare to Kansas City for PT careers?
Both cities offer robust healthcare markets. St. Louis has more academic prestige (Washington U, SLU) and larger systems. Kansas City has strong community hospitals and good quality of life. St. Louis pays slightly higher; Kansas City has slightly lower cost of living. Both are excellent choices.
What's unique about The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis?
The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis is nationally ranked and provides comprehensive inpatient rehab for spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and stroke. PT Techs gain specialized experience with complex neuro cases. This exposure rivals top coastal rehab hospitals but in an affordable Midwest city.
Is there opportunity outside St. Louis and Kansas City?
Yes. Springfield (Mercy, CoxHealth), Columbia (MU Health Care), and rural Missouri have healthcare systems facing worker shortages. These areas pay 15-20% less but cost of living is 25-35% lower. Rural practice offers less competition and often more autonomy.

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