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Physical Therapy Technician Training in Rhode Island

Launch your PT career with free, self-paced PTT training. Rhode Island has 280+ job openings with $35,480 average salary (+0% vs national).

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$35K
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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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island PT Tech Salary Data

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

Region Salary Range Notes
Metro Rhode Island (Major metro areas) $40K-$44K Highest wages, urban centers
Suburban Rhode Island (Suburban counties) $35K-$40K Balanced cost/salary
Central Rhode Island (Central regions) $31K-$37K Growing healthcare sector
Rural Rhode Island (Rural areas) $30K-$33K Lower COL, community focus

Top PT Tech Employers in Rhode Island

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

Lifespan Health System

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📍 Providence

📞 401-444-4000

State's largest, Brown affiliated

Care New England

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📍 Providence

📞 401-453-7900

Major regional system

CharterCARE Health Partners

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📍 Providence

📞 401-456-2000

Community hospitals

South County Health

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📍 South Kingstown

📞 401-782-8000

Coastal region

Landmark Medical Center

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📍 Woonsocket

📞 401-769-4100

Northern RI

Care New England

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📍 Providence

📞 401-453-7900

Rhode Island health system

Rhode Island PT Tech FAQs

Common questions about Physical Therapy Technician careers in Rhode Island.

How does Rhode Island's small size affect PT career options?
RI is the smallest state—you can drive across it in 45 minutes. This compactness means any job in the state is commutable. However, the market is limited (under 400 PT Tech positions statewide). Lifespan dominates, employing roughly half of RI's PT workforce.
What's unique about Brown University's medical affiliation?
Lifespan hospitals (Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital) affiliate with Brown University's medical school, bringing academic medicine to Providence. PT Techs at Lifespan gain exposure to research, teaching, and complex cases uncommon for a state RI's size.
Can I access Boston's job market from Rhode Island?
Yes—Providence is only 50 miles from Boston. Many RI residents commute to Boston healthcare jobs. This proximity influences RI wages (must compete with Boston) and provides career options. Amtrak connects Providence to Boston's major hospitals in under an hour.
Is Rhode Island affordable for PT Techs?
Compared to Boston—yes, significantly. Providence housing costs 30% less than Boston while wages approach Boston levels. Compared to most of America—no, it's a moderately expensive market. The value proposition is Boston access at Providence costs.

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