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Physical Therapy Technician Training in North Dakota

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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 North Dakota

North Dakota 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.

North Dakota PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro North Dakota (Major metro areas) $38K-$41K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban North Dakota (Suburban counties) $33K-$38K Balanced cost/salary
Central North Dakota (Central regions) $30K-$35K Growing healthcare sector
Rural North Dakota (Rural areas) $28K-$31K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in North Dakota

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

Sanford Health

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📍 Fargo/Statewide

📞 701-234-2000

Dominant regional system

Essentia Health

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📍 Fargo

📞 218-786-8364

Major regional system

CHI St. Alexius Health

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📍 Bismarck

📞 701-530-7000

State capital region

Altru Health System

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📍 Grand Forks

📞 701-780-5000

Northeastern ND

Trinity Health

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📍 Minot

📞 701-857-5000

Northwest ND

Sanford Health

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📍 Fargo/Statewide

📞 701-234-2000

Midwest's largest rural health system

North Dakota PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in North Dakota.

How does Sanford Health's dominance affect PT careers in ND?
Sanford Health is one of the largest rural health systems in America, dominating the Dakotas and beyond. For PT Techs in ND, Sanford offers career-long employment, internal mobility across dozens of locations, and consistent training. One employer can provide an entire career.
What's unique about practicing PT in North Dakota?
ND's sparse population (760,000 total, smaller than many cities) and harsh winters create unique practice dynamics. Healthcare worker shortages mean less competition and often signing bonuses. Patients travel significant distances for care. Agricultural injuries are common.
Does the oil industry in western ND affect PT demand?
The Bakken oil field created boom-town dynamics in western ND (Williston, Dickinson). Industrial injuries from oil field work generate PT demand. The region has experienced boom-bust cycles affecting healthcare employment. Currently more stable than peak boom years.
How does ND's cost of living compare?
ND is very affordable—housing costs 25% below national average. Fargo offers small-city amenities at low cost. Rural areas are extremely affordable. The trade-off is harsh winters and geographic isolation. Quality of life depends on your priorities.

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