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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Oregon

Launch your PT career with free, self-paced PTT training. Oregon has 1,100+ job openings with $38,240 average salary (+8% vs national).

1,100+
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$38K
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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 Oregon

Oregon 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.

Oregon PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Oregon (Major metro areas) $43K-$47K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Oregon (Suburban counties) $38K-$43K Balanced cost/salary
Central Oregon (Central regions) $34K-$40K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Oregon (Rural areas) $32K-$36K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Oregon

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

OHSU - Oregon Health & Science University

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📍 Portland

📞 503-494-8311

State's academic medical center

Providence Health & Services

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📍 Portland/Statewide

📞 503-215-1111

Oregon's largest system

Legacy Health

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📍 Portland

📞 503-415-5600

Major Portland system

Kaiser Permanente NW

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📍 Portland

📞 503-813-2000

HMO with integrated care

Salem Health

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📍 Salem

📞 503-561-5200

Willamette Valley leader

Legacy Health

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📍 Portland

📞 503-415-5600

Major Portland health system

Oregon PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Oregon.

How does Portland's healthcare culture differ from other cities?
Portland's emphasis on wellness, alternative medicine, and patient-centered care influences PT practice. Patients often seek integrative approaches. PT clinics may incorporate wellness philosophies uncommon elsewhere. The culture attracts practitioners interested in holistic healthcare.
Is Oregon affordable on PT Tech wages?
Mixed. Portland has become expensive—median rent exceeds $1,800/month—though not as extreme as Seattle or San Francisco. Salem, Eugene, and Bend are more affordable. Rural Oregon offers low costs but limited jobs. No sales tax helps, but no state has income tax competition from Washington.
What makes OHSU special for PT careers?
OHSU is Oregon's only academic medical center and health sciences university, sitting dramatically on a Portland hilltop. PT Techs at OHSU gain academic medicine exposure, research involvement, and complex case experience unavailable elsewhere in Oregon.
How does Oregon's outdoor culture affect PT practice?
Oregon's active population—hiking, skiing, cycling, climbing—generates substantial sports medicine and orthopedic demand. PT Techs see outdoor recreation injuries at high rates. The culture attracts practitioners who want to combine career with outdoor lifestyle.

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