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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Ohio

Launch your PT career with free, self-paced PTT training. Ohio has 3,150+ job openings with $32,180 average salary (-9% vs national).

3,150+
Job Openings
$32K
Avg Salary
15
PTA Programs
$0
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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 Ohio

Ohio 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.

Ohio PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Ohio (Major metro areas) $37K-$40K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Ohio (Suburban counties) $32K-$37K Balanced cost/salary
Central Ohio (Central regions) $28K-$33K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Ohio (Rural areas) $27K-$30K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Ohio

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

Cleveland Clinic

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📍 Cleveland

📞 216-444-2200

#2 ranked hospital nationally

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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📍 Columbus

📞 614-293-8000

Major academic center

UC Health

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📍 Cincinnati

📞 513-585-6000

Academic medical center

OhioHealth

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📍 Columbus

📞 614-544-4000

Large regional system

ProMedica

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📍 Toledo

📞 419-291-3435

Northwest Ohio leader

Mercy Health Ohio

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📍 Cincinnati/Statewide

📞 513-639-2800

Major Ohio Catholic health system

Ohio PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Ohio.

What makes Cleveland Clinic exceptional for PT careers?
Cleveland Clinic ranks #2 in the nation—second only to Mayo Clinic. PT Techs here work in one of healthcare's most prestigious institutions, gaining exposure to complex cases, research protocols, and innovations developed on-site. Cleveland Clinic experience opens doors throughout healthcare.
How do Ohio's three C's compare for PT careers?
Cleveland (Cleveland Clinic), Columbus (OSU Wexner, OhioHealth), and Cincinnati (UC Health, TriHealth) each offer robust markets. Cleveland has most prestige; Columbus is fastest-growing; Cincinnati has excellent quality of life. All three have strong healthcare systems with competitive wages.
Is Ohio affordable for PT Techs?
Yes, exceptionally. Ohio's cost of living is 10-15% below national average. Even Cleveland and Columbus have affordable housing by major metro standards. A PT Tech can realistically buy a home on entry-level wages—something impossible in coastal cities.
What about PT opportunities in smaller Ohio cities?
Dayton, Toledo, Akron, and Youngstown have solid healthcare systems facing less competition than the three C's. These markets pay 10-15% less but housing costs even less. Rural Appalachian Ohio has significant shortages with recruitment incentives.

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