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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Montana

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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 Montana

Montana 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.

Montana PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Montana (Major metro areas) $38K-$41K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Montana (Suburban counties) $33K-$38K Balanced cost/salary
Central Montana (Central regions) $29K-$34K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Montana (Rural areas) $28K-$31K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Montana

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

Billings Clinic

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📍 Billings

📞 406-238-2501

Montana's largest hospital

Providence Health

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📍 Missoula

📞 406-327-4000

Western Montana

SCL Health Montana

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📍 Great Falls/Helena

📞 406-455-5000

Central Montana

Bozeman Health

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📍 Bozeman

📞 406-585-5000

Fastest-growing region

Logan Health

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📍 Kalispell

📞 406-752-5111

Glacier region

Billings Clinic

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📍 Billings/Statewide

📞 406-238-2500

Montana's largest health system

Montana PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Montana.

How does Montana's outdoor culture affect PT careers?
Montana's identity centers on outdoor recreation—skiing, hiking, fishing, ranching. This creates high rates of orthopedic injuries and sports medicine demand. PT Techs see outdoor-related cases (ski injuries, hiking accidents, ranch work injuries) at rates far exceeding national averages.
Which Montana cities have the best PT job markets?
Billings is largest with most healthcare jobs. Bozeman is fastest-growing with increasing demand. Missoula has university-town appeal. Kalispell serves Glacier National Park region. Each offers different lifestyle tradeoffs. All face healthcare worker shortages.
Is Montana expensive or affordable for PT Techs?
Mixed. Montana historically was affordable, but recent in-migration has driven up housing costs, especially in Bozeman and Missoula. PT Tech wages haven't kept pace. Billings and Great Falls remain more affordable. Housing is the major budget consideration.
Are there opportunities in Montana's small towns?
Yes, with incentives. Rural Montana has critical healthcare shortages. Small hospitals in Miles City, Havre, Lewistown, and others actively recruit with signing bonuses, housing assistance, and sometimes loan forgiveness. Rural practice requires adaptability but offers community connection.

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