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Physical Therapy Technician Training in New York

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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 New York

New York 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.

New York PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro New York (Major metro areas) $44K-$48K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban New York (Suburban counties) $38K-$44K Balanced cost/salary
Central New York (Central regions) $34K-$40K Growing healthcare sector
Rural New York (Rural areas) $32K-$36K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in New York

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

NYU Langone Health

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📍 New York City

📞 212-263-7300

Top-ranked academic center

NewYork-Presbyterian

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📍 New York City

📞 212-746-5454

#1 ranked in NY, Columbia/Cornell affiliated

Mount Sinai Health System

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📍 New York City

📞 212-241-6500

Major academic system

Northwell Health

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📍 Long Island/NYC

📞 516-321-6000

NY State's largest system

Rusk Rehabilitation (NYU)

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📍 New York City

📞 212-263-6034

#3 ranked rehab nationally

Mount Sinai Health System

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📍 New York City

📞 212-241-6500

Major NYC academic health system

New York PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in New York.

Can PT Techs afford to live in New York City?
NYC is extremely expensive—median rent exceeds $3,500/month. Most PT Techs live in outer boroughs (Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx), New Jersey, or Long Island and commute. Higher NYC wages partially offset costs, but financial planning is essential. Upstate NY is far more affordable.
What makes NYU Rusk Rehabilitation special?
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone ranks #3 nationally for rehabilitation medicine. PT Techs at Rusk work with complex neuro cases, cutting-edge technologies, and rehabilitation research unavailable at typical facilities. Rusk experience is career-defining.
Is there a difference between NYC and Upstate NY?
Enormous. NYC offers highest wages ($40K-$51K), world-class institutions, and extreme cost of living. Upstate (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany) pays 20-25% less but housing costs 60-70% less. Quality of life differs dramatically—urban intensity vs. smaller-city livability.
How does working in NYC compare to other major cities?
NYC's healthcare market is the nation's largest and most prestigious. Competition is intense. Commutes are long. But exposure to elite institutions, diverse patient populations, and career networking opportunities exceed any other US city. NYC experience opens doors nationwide.

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